Cymbeline
In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Cymbeline, the King of Britain, is angry .. Read more
| Starring | Richard Johnson, Helen Mirren, Michael Pennington |
|---|---|
| Director | Elijah Moshinsky |
| Genres | Drama |
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Cymbeline
In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Cymbeline, the King of Britain, is angry that his daughter Imogen has chosen the low-born Posthumus as her husband. As the Queen tries to force Imogen to marry her own son, Posthumus flees to Rome. There his new 'friend' Iachimo sets out to prove - by fair means or foul - that the pure Imogen will betray him. One of Shakespeare's final plays, Cymbeline has been celebrated for its characterisation particularly that of Imogen and Iachimo (played here by Helen Mirren and Robert Lindsay).
| Starring | Richard Johnson, Helen Mirren, Michael Pennington |
|---|---|
| Director | Elijah Moshinsky |
| Studio | BBC |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 55 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 15 May 2006 |
| Format | DVD |
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