Hamlet (lost international cut of Shakespeare film; 1996): Difference between revisions

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French poster for the international '2h05' version of Hamlet.

Status: Lost

Australian VHS labeled as the '4 Hour Director's Cut Version', alluding to the existence of the shorter cut.

Hamlet is a 1996 film by Kenneth Brannagh, adapting the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. The film was notable for its length, running 242 minutes in total, making it one of the longest films to ever see a wide theatrical release in North America. A shorter version of 135 minutes was prepared and considered for domestic release, but it was ultimately released uncut in most countries. This '2h05' cut of the film would screen in some countries, including France, and was also likely used for Airplane and TV showings of the film.^[1] Though the cut was often described as being 'two and a half' hours, the French poster confirms that the international cut of the film did in fact run for only two hours and five minutes. Australian VHS copies of the film also advertise themselves as the 'Complete Director's Cut', indicating this shortened cut may have previously been released in that country as well.

It is unknown if this version of the film was ever released on home video.

References

↑ [1] Playbill article noting the film's length, and the existence of its shorter version.

[1] [1] Playbill article noting the film's length, and the existence of its shorter version.

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-'''Hamlet''' is a 1996 film by Kenneth Brannagh, adapting the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. The film was notable for its length, running '''242 minutes''' in total, making it one of the longest films to ever see a wide theatrical release in North America. A shorter version of '''135 minutes''' was prepared and considered for domestic release, but it was ultimately released uncut in most countries. This '2h05' cut of the film would screen in several countries, including France, and was also likely used for Airplane and TV showings of the film.<ref>[https://playbill.com/article/is-hamlet-the-longest-us-film-ever-com-69131] Playbill article noting the film's length, and the existence of its shorter version.</ref> Though the cut was often described as being 'two and a half' hours, the French poster confirms that the international cut of the film did in fact run for only two hours and five minutes.
+[[File:Directorscuthamlet.webp|200px|thumb|left|Australian VHS labeled as the '4 Hour Director's Cut Version', alluding to the existence of the shorter cut.]]
+'''Hamlet''' is a 1996 film by Kenneth Brannagh, adapting the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. The film was notable for its length, running '''242 minutes''' in total, making it one of the longest films to ever see a wide theatrical release in North America. A shorter version of '''135 minutes''' was prepared and considered for domestic release, but it was ultimately released uncut in most countries. This '2h05' cut of the film would screen in some countries, including France, and was also likely used for Airplane and TV showings of the film.<ref>[https://playbill.com/article/is-hamlet-the-longest-us-film-ever-com-69131] Playbill article noting the film's length, and the existence of its shorter version.</ref> Though the cut was often described as being 'two and a half' hours, the French poster confirms that the international cut of the film did in fact run for only two hours and five minutes. Australian VHS copies of the film also advertise themselves as the 'Complete Director's Cut', indicating this shortened cut may have previously been released in that country as well.
+It is unknown if this version of the film was ever released on home video.
 [[Category:Lost films]]