Twelfth Night (1980) ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night )

Twelfth Night (1980) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

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

Running Time:
128 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1980 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
John Gorrie

Written By:
William Shakespeare

Actors:
Alec McCowen ..... Malvolio
Robert Hardy ..... Sir Toby Belch
Felicity Kendal ..... Viola
Annette Crosbie ..... Maria
Sinéad Cusack ..... Olivia
Trevor Peacock ..... Feste
Clive Arrindell ..... Orsino
Ronnie Stevens ..... Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Robert Lindsay ..... Fabian
Maurice Roëves ..... Antonio
Michael Thomas ..... Sebastian
Malcolm Reynold ..... Valentine
Ryan Michael ..... Curio
Ric Morgan ..... Sea Captain
Arthur Hewlett ..... Priest

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. "If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die." Viola and Sebastian are identical twins, separated by a shipwreck. Landing in Illyria, Viola disguises herself as her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. When the Duke sends her to help him woo the Lady Olivia, the obstacles of unrequited love, self-deceit and mistaken identity soon lead an assortment of lovers on a merry dance. Perhaps the most popular of Shakespeare's comedies, Twelfth Night considers the nature of love: true love, self-love and friendship. This star-filled production won great acclaim for its energy and for its inclusion of the play's often overlooked darker elements.

Television production of Shakespeare's play

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