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Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Twelfth Night, or What You Will

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

165 mins

Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

30 December 1988

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Richard Briers

Richard Briers

Malvolio

Tim Barker

Tim Barker

Sea Captain/Antonio

Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Viola / Cesario

James Simmons

James Simmons

Andrew Aguecheek

Christopher Ravenscroft

Christopher Ravenscroft

Orsino

James Saxon

James Saxon

Sir Toby Belch

Caroline Langrishe

Caroline Langrishe

Olivia

Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Feste

Abigail McKern

Abigail McKern

Maria

Christopher Hollis

Christopher Hollis

Sebastian / Curio

Shaun Prendergast

Shaun Prendergast

Fabian

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