Laertes is held by the guards, Hamlet by Horatio; Hamlet proclaims his love of Ophelia, but Laertes is deafened by rage.

Hamlet shows Horatio the letter carried by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, ordering his death.

Osric interrupts with the challenge from the King for a fencing match with Laertes.

The match begins before many witnesses, with only the King and Laertes knowing of the poisons.

After wiping Hamlet's brow, Gertrude accidentally drinks from the poisoned wine.

The King is distraught, knowing he will soon lose his queen.

The match continues, with Laertes knowing he need only open a small wound for the poisoned blade to work....

...behind them, the Queen is showing clear signs of the poison she has consumed.

As his mother collapses to the floor, Hamlet and Laertes wound each other; Laertes appearing the worst.

Knowing he is dying himself, Laertes confesses to Hamlet of the poisoned blade and wine, and pledges his friendship.

Hamlet poisons the King with both blade and goblet, knowing it will be his last living act.

Hamlet lies dead in the arms of Horatio, as young Fortinbras arrives to claim the disputed lands taken by Hamlet's father many years before.