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Twelfth Night (1970)

Movie ★ 6.5 103 min

Drama Comedy Romance

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.

John Sichel Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 12, 1970
Runtime
103 min
IMDb
tt0125569
Language
Studio
Associated Television,

Cast

Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson Sir Toby Belch Alec Guinness Alec Guinness Malvolio Joan Plowright Joan Plowright Viola Gary Raymond Gary Raymond Orsino Adrienne Corri Adrienne Corri Countess Olivia Tommy Steele Tommy Steele Feste John Moffatt Sir Andrew Aguecheek Sheila Reid Sheila Reid Maria Richard Leech Richard Leech Antonio Paul Curran Sea Captain

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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 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.
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was directed by John Sichel.
Who stars in Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night stars Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright, Gary Raymond.
When was Twelfth Night released?
Twelfth Night is a 1970 drama, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch Twelfth Night?
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