The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino. Orsino sends her to help woo the Lady Olivia, who doesn't want the Duke, but finds she likes the new messenger. When Sebastian reappears, with Viola now his exact double, merry hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Olivia's uncle and his cohorts are trying to find some way to get back at Olivia's officious majordomo, Malvolio.
Ratings
IMDb8.4/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- David GreeneDirector
Cast
- Rosemary HarrisViola
- Denholm ElliottSebastian
- Lloyd BochnerDuke Orsino
- Frances HylandLady Olivia
- Maurice EvansMalvolio
- Alice GhostleyMaria
- Dennis KingSir Toby Belch
- Max AdrianSir Andrew Aguecheek
- Howard MorrisFeste
- Gregory MortonAntonio
Themes
twinscomedy