As You Like It(1978)
As You Like It Synopsis
Orlando is forced to work like a servant for his brother Oliver, so he goes to win his fortune in a wrestling contest, where he meets a lady of the court, Rosalind. Rosalind (daughter of the deposed duke) is companion to Celia, niece of the deposed Duke, and when the current duke banishes Rosalind from the kingdom, she, Celia, the court jester (and incidentally Orlando) all end up in the forest or Arden, where the deposed Duke holds court. Romantic mixups, cross-dressing, love poems nailed to trees, and a lion await them all.
As You Like It (1978) is a comedy, tv movie and romance film directed by Basil Coleman, released on December 17, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner, Richard Pasco and Angharad Rees. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Coleman
- Writers:
- Alan Shallcross, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Composer:
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Production:
- Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
- Status:
- Released
As You Like It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Mirren
as Rosalind
- Brian Stirner
Brian Stirner
as Orlando
Richard Pasco
as Jaques
Angharad Rees
as Celia
James Bolam
as Touchstone
Clive Francis
as Oliver
Richard Easton
as Duke Frederick
- Tony Church
Tony Church
as Duke Senior
John Quentin
as Le Beau
- Maynard Williams
Maynard Williams
as Silvius
Victoria Plucknett
as Phebe
- Marilyn Le Conte
Marilyn Le Conte
as Audrey
Key crew
Directed by Basil Coleman, written by Alan Shallcross and William Shakespeare, produced by Cedric Messina.
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As You Like It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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As You Like It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch As You Like It online?
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As You Like It (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in As You Like It?
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The main cast of As You Like It (1978) includes Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner, Richard Pasco, Angharad Rees and James Bolam. The film was directed by Basil Coleman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was As You Like It released?
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As You Like It was released on December 17, 1978 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is As You Like It worth watching?
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As You Like It (1978) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, tv movie and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.