Twelfth Night, or What You Will (TV 1988)

Director:

Paul Kafno

Writer:

William Shakespeare (play)

Stars:

Frances Barber, Christopher Hollis, Julian Gartside

Cast

Credited cast:
Frances Barber	...	Viola / Cesario
Christopher Hollis	...	Sebastian / Curio
Julian Gartside	...	Valentine
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tim Barker	...	Antonio / Sea Captain
Richard Briers	...	Malvolio
Caroline Langrishe	...	Olivia
Anton Lesser	...	Feste
Abigail McKern	...	Maria
Shaun Prendergast	...	Fabian
Christopher Ravenscroft	...	Orsino
James Saxon	...	Sir Toby Belch
James Simmons	...	Sir Andrew Aguecheek

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

shakespeare's twelfth night | based on play

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

Renaissance Theatre Company, Thames Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

155 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Shakespearean ballad performed by Feste - "Come Away Death" - borrows an adapted melody from Paul McCartney's song "Once Upon A Long Ago". McCartney graciously donated the melody of his song for Kenneth Branagh's original stage production of Twelfth Night, performed by the Renaissance Theatre Company, and allowed the melody to be used in the film version.

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Connections

Version of ITV Sunday Night Theatre: Twelfth Night (1969)

User Reviews

Highly recommended, but hard to find on video...

I've been a Shakespeare fan since I can remember, and this is one of the Bard's all time best. Anton Lesser is stunning as Feste (and he sings throughout, a wonderful tenor!) Well directed by Ken Branagh, though when I first put the tape in, I was expecting him to be onscreen, too. (Pout, pout...) Incredible performances by everyone involved, especially liked Caroline Langrishe (Olivia); perfectly cast, as well as Frances Barber (Viola). Great onscreen chemistry. So far I haven't found it for sale, only available to rent through the local library.