Cymbeline(1983)
Cymbeline Synopsis
Cymbeline, the King of Britain, is angry that his daughter Imogen has chosen a poor (but worthy) man for her husband. So he banishes Posthumus, who goes to fight for Rome. Imogen (dressed as a boy) goes in search of her husband, who meanwhile has boasted to his pal Iachimo that Imogen would never betray him. And Iachimo's determined to prove him wrong.
Cymbeline (1983) is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Elijah Moshinsky, released on July 10, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars Richard Johnson, Hugh Thomas, Aimée Delamain and Claire Bloom. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Shaun Sutton
- Composer:
- Stephen Oliver
- Production:
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- Status:
- Released
Cymbeline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Johnson
as Cymbeline
- Hugh Thomas
Hugh Thomas
as Cornelius
Aimée Delamain
as Gentlewoman
Claire Bloom
as Queen
Helen Mirren
as Imogen
Michael Pennington
as Posthumus
- John Kane
John Kane
as Pisanio
Nicholas Young
as Lord
Paul Jesson
as Cloten
Robert Lindsay
as Iachimo
Geoffrey Lumsden
as Philario
- Patsy Smart
Patsy Smart
as Helen
Key crew
Directed by Elijah Moshinsky, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Shaun Sutton.
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Cymbeline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Cymbeline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cymbeline online?
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Cymbeline (1983) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cymbeline?
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The main cast of Cymbeline (1983) includes Richard Johnson, Hugh Thomas, Aimée Delamain, Claire Bloom and Helen Mirren. The film was directed by Elijah Moshinsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cymbeline released?
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Cymbeline was released on July 10, 1983 and runs for 2h 55m.
Is Cymbeline worth watching?
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Cymbeline (1983) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.