As You Like It ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: As You Like It )

As You Like It (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: As You Like It
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 2.4 )

Running Time:
150 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1978 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Basil Coleman

Written By:
William Shakespeare

Actors:
Helen Mirren ..... Rosalind
Brian Stirner ..... Orlando
Richard Pasco ..... Jaques
Angharad Rees ..... Celia
James Bolam ..... Touchstone
Clive Francis ..... Oliver
Richard Easton ..... Duke Frederick
Tony Church ..... Duke Senior
John Quentin ..... Le Beau
Maynard Williams ..... Silvius
Victoria Plucknett ..... Phebe
Marilyn Le Conte ..... Audrey
Tom McDonnell ..... Amiens
David Lloyd Meredith ..... Corin
Arthur Hewlett ..... Adam

Synopsis:

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Banished young lovers Orlando and Rosalind escape to the Forest of Arden with their friends and servants. In this idyllic setting, they find the simple life confused by entangled love affairs, cross-dressing, love poems and even a lion... Helen Mirren and Brian Stirner star as Rosalind and Orlando in one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. Considering the delights of love, the nature of human experience and the contrast between life in the court and the country, Shakespeare fills the romantic plot with both humorous and clever wordplay.

TV version of Shakespeare's play, recorded on location with electronic cameras at Glamis Castle.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 April, 2009.

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