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DRAMA . 1973 . 1h 10m . 7.3/10

One Hamlet Less_

The Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, is little interested in family affairs and the fate of the kingdom, and not at all attracted by a doll-like Ophelia sucking his finger. Annoyed by his friend Horatio, who tells him of the apparition of his father's spectre that would like to drive him to revenge, and by Polonius, Ophelia's father, who psychoanalyses him by explaining the Oedipus complex, he imagines escaping to Paris with Kate, the leading actress of the company performing in Elsinore, to become a playwright.

Starring Carmelo Bene, Luciana Cante, Sergio Di Giulio
7.3/10
Rating
1h 10m
Runtime
1973
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, is little interested in family affairs and the fate of the kingdom, and not at all attracted by a doll-like Ophelia sucking his finger. Annoyed by his friend Horatio, who tells him of the apparition of his father's spectre that would like to drive him to revenge, and by Polonius, Ophelia's father, who psychoanalyses him by explaining the Oedipus complex, he imagines escaping to Paris with Kate, the leading actress of the company performing in Elsinore, to become a playwright.

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Cast
Carmelo Bene stars as Hamlet in One Hamlet Less.
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Year context
One Hamlet Less was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Overview
The Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, is little interested in family affairs and the fate of the kingdom, and not at all attracted by a doll-like Ophelia sucking hi...
One Hamlet Less is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

CAST (10)

Carmelo Bene
Carmelo Bene
Hamlet
LC
Luciana Cante
Gertrude
Sergio Di Giulio
Sergio Di Giulio
William
Franco Leo
Franco Leo
Horatio
Lydia Mancinelli
Lydia Mancinelli
Kate
Luigi Mezzanotte
Luigi Mezzanotte
Laertes
Isabella Russo
Isabella Russo
Ophelia
GT
Giuseppe Tuminelli
Polonius
AV
Alfiero Vincenti
Claudius
GT
Giuseppe Transocchi
Ambassador (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (14 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is One Hamlet Less about?
The Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, is little interested in family affairs and the fate of the kingdom, and not at all attracted by a doll-like Ophelia sucking his finger. Annoyed by his friend Horatio, who tells him of the apparition of his father's spectre that would like to drive him to revenge, and by Polonius, Ophelia's father, who psychoanalyses him by explaining the Oedipus complex, he imagines escaping to Paris with Kate, the leading actress of the company performing in Elsinore, to become a playwright.
How long is One Hamlet Less?
One Hamlet Less has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in One Hamlet Less?
The cast of One Hamlet Less includes Carmelo Bene, Luciana Cante, Sergio Di Giulio, Franco Leo, Lydia Mancinelli.
What is the rating of One Hamlet Less?
One Hamlet Less has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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