Overview

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.

Cast

Rosemary Harris, Denholm Elliott, Lloyd Bochner, Frances Hyland, Maurice Evans, Alice Ghostley, Dennis King, Max Adrian

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What is "Twelfth Night" about?

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.

When was "Twelfth Night" released?

Twelfth Night was released in 1957.

Who stars in "Twelfth Night"?

The cast includes Rosemary Harris, Denholm Elliott, Lloyd Bochner, Frances Hyland.