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Twelfth Night

July 12, 1970 1h 43m 6.4/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1970. Twelfth Night is a drama/comedy film. directed by John Sichel.

Starring Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, and Joan Plowright

Synopsis

Sir Alec Guinness, Sir Ralph Richardson and Joan Plowright star in this merry on-stage mix-up of identity, gender and love in Tony Award-winner John Dexter’s production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Originally broadcast on Britain’s ITV, this classic performance captures all the slapstick, puns and double entendres that have amazed and amused audiences for over four hundred years.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 12, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Associated Television
  • ITC Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twelfth Night about?

Sir Alec Guinness, Sir Ralph Richardson and Joan Plowright star in this merry on-stage mix-up of identity, gender and love in Tony Award-winner John Dexter’s production of William Shakespeare’s...

Who directed Twelfth Night?

Twelfth Night was directed by John Sichel.

How long is Twelfth Night?

Twelfth Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Twelfth Night released?

Twelfth Night was released on July 12, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Twelfth Night?

The main cast of Twelfth Night includes Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright, Gary Raymond, Adrienne Corri.