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In which film did Scofield star in 1990?

  • King Lear

  • The Train

  • A Delicate Balance

  • Hamlet

Answer

In the 1990 film Hamlet, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Scofield portrayed the enigmatic character of the ghost of Hamlet's father, King Hamlet. The film, an adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, features Scofield as a tormented spirit seeking revenge and revealing dark family secrets to his son, Prince Hamlet (played by Mel Gibson). Scofield's haunting performance adds depth and emotional weight to this renowned Shakespearean tragedy.
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