As You Like It
Originally released in 1978. As You Like It is a comedy/tv movie film. directed by Basil Coleman. With a runtime of 2h 31m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner, and Richard Pasco
Synopsis
Orlando is forced to work like a servant for his brother Oliver, so he goes to win his fortune in a wrestling contest, where he meets a lady of the court, Rosalind. Rosalind (daughter of the deposed duke) is companion to Celia, niece of the deposed Duke, and when the current duke banishes Rosalind from the kingdom, she, Celia, the court jester (and incidentally Orlando) all end up in the forest or Arden, where the deposed Duke holds court. Romantic mixups, cross-dressing, love poems nailed to trees, and a lion await them all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 31m
151 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Time-Life Television Productions
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is As You Like It about?
Orlando is forced to work like a servant for his brother Oliver, so he goes to win his fortune in a wrestling contest, where he meets a lady of the court, Rosalind. Rosalind (daughter of the depose...
Who directed As You Like It?
As You Like It was directed by Basil Coleman.
How long is As You Like It?
As You Like It has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes total).
When was As You Like It released?
As You Like It was released on December 17, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in As You Like It?
The main cast of As You Like It includes Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner, Richard Pasco, Angharad Rees, James Bolam.