Twelfth Night(1970)
Twelfth Night Synopsis
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.
Twelfth Night (1970) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by John Sichel, released on July 12, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright and Gary Raymond. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sichel
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Composer:
- Marc Wilkinson
- Production:
- Associated Television, ITC Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Twelfth Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Richardson
as Sir Toby Belch
Alec Guinness
as Malvolio
Joan Plowright
as Viola
Gary Raymond
as Orsino
Adrienne Corri
as Countess Olivia
Tommy Steele
as Feste
- John Moffatt
John Moffatt
as Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Sheila Reid
as Maria
Richard Leech
as Antonio
- Paul Curran
Paul Curran
as Sea Captain
Key crew
Directed by John Sichel, written by William Shakespeare.
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Twelfth Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 5 ratings.
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Twelfth Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Twelfth Night online?
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Twelfth Night (1970) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Twelfth Night?
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The main cast of Twelfth Night (1970) includes Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright, Gary Raymond and Adrienne Corri. The film was directed by John Sichel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Twelfth Night released?
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Twelfth Night was released on July 12, 1970 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Twelfth Night worth watching?
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Twelfth Night (1970) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.