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During the court, Claudius grants permission for Polonius's son, Laertes, to return to school in France and sends envoys to inform the King of Norway of Fortinbras. Claudius also scolds Hamlet for continuing to grieve over his father and forbids him to return to his schooling in Wittenberg.
Hamlet: Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Claudius has the ability to convince others to follow his commands regardless of how morally questionable they may be. Through his charisma and persuasive attitude, he gets Gertrude to marry him, invites Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to spy on Hamlet, and turns Laertes into his ally.
Early the next morning, Ophelia discovers Claudius is the spectral figure, then finds Mechtild's poison in his cloak, and realises he poisoned King Hamlet. Upon discovering their secret marriage, Claudius tries to use her to spy on Hamlet.
Hamlet: Directed by Kenneth Branagh. With Rizz Abbasi, Richard Attenborough, David Blair, Brian Blessed. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
24 sty 1997 · The role of Claudius (Derek Jacobi) is especially enriched: In shorter versions, he is the scowling usurper who functions only as villain. Here, with lines and scenes restored, he seems more balanced and powerful. He might have made a plausible king of Denmark, had things turned out differently.
Hamlet: Directed by Lyndsey Turner, Robin Lough. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Sian Brooke, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his Uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans his revenge.
