Twelfth Night
Originally released in 1980. Twelfth Night is a comedy/romance film. directed by John Gorrie. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alec McCowen, Robert Hardy, and Felicity Kendal
Synopsis
Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. Orsino sends her to help him woo the Lady Olivia, who doesn't want the Duke, but finds that she likes the new messenger the Duke's sending. Then, of course, Viola's brother shows up, and merry hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Olivia's uncle and his cohorts are trying to find some way to get back at Olivia's officious majordomo, Malvolio.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Time-Life Television Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelfth Night about?
Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. Orsino sends he...
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was directed by John Gorrie.
How long is Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Twelfth Night released?
Twelfth Night was released on January 6, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twelfth Night?
The main cast of Twelfth Night includes Alec McCowen, Robert Hardy, Felicity Kendal, Annette Crosbie, Sinéad Cusack.