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Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1988)

1988-12-30 · 2h 45m · EN
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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.

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Paul KafnoDirector

Top billed cast

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Richard BriersRichard BriersMalvolioFrances BarberFrances BarberViola / CesarioAnton LesserAnton LesserFesteChristopher RavenscroftChristopher RavenscroftOrsinoJames SaxonJames SaxonSir Toby BelchJames SimmonsJames SimmonsAndrew AguecheekCaroline LangrisheCaroline LangrisheOliviaTim BarkerTim BarkerSea Captain/AntonioAbigail McKernAbigail McKernMariaChristopher HollisChristopher HollisSebastian / CurioShaun PrendergastShaun PrendergastFabian

Keywords

Theater playShakespearean playWilliam shakespeare

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityTheater Play · Shakespearean Play · William ShakespeareMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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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 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.

How long is Twelfth Night, or What You Will?

Twelfth Night, or What You Will has a runtime of 165 minutes.