Cymbeline (1983)
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.
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 175 min
Release Date: July 10, 1983
Cast
- Richard Johnson - Cymbeline
- Hugh Thomas - Cornelius
- Aimée Delamain - Gentlewoman
- Claire Bloom - Queen
- Helen Mirren - Imogen
- Michael Pennington - Posthumus
- John Kane - Pisanio
- Nicholas Young - Lord
- Paul Jesson - Cloten
- Robert Lindsay - Iachimo
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Stephen Oliver
Production: BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cymbeline about?
- 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.
- Who directed Cymbeline?
- Cymbeline was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
- Who stars in Cymbeline?
- Cymbeline stars Richard Johnson, Hugh Thomas, Aimée Delamain, Claire Bloom, Helen Mirren, Michael Pennington.
- How long is Cymbeline?
- Cymbeline has a runtime of 2h 55m (175 minutes).
- What genre is Cymbeline?
- Cymbeline is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Cymbeline produced?
- Cymbeline was produced in United Kingdom.