Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Originally released in 1988. Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a drama/comedy film. directed by Paul Kafno. With a runtime of 2h 45m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Briers, Tim Barker, and Frances Barber
Synopsis
The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 45m
165 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Richard Briers
as Malvolio
Tim Barker
as Sea Captain/Antonio
Frances Barber
as Viola / Cesario
James Simmons
as Andrew Aguecheek
Christopher Ravenscroft
as Orsino
James Saxon
as Sir Toby Belch
Caroline Langrishe
as Olivia
Anton Lesser
as Feste
Abigail McKern
as Maria
Christopher Hollis
as Sebastian / Curio
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thames Television
- Renaissance Theater
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelfth Night, or What You Will about?
The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duk...
Who directed Twelfth Night, or What You Will?
Twelfth Night, or What You Will was directed by Paul Kafno.
How long is Twelfth Night, or What You Will?
Twelfth Night, or What You Will has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
When was Twelfth Night, or What You Will released?
Twelfth Night, or What You Will was released on December 30, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twelfth Night, or What You Will?
The main cast of Twelfth Night, or What You Will includes Richard Briers, Tim Barker, Frances Barber, James Simmons, Christopher Ravenscroft.