Twelfth Night (1998): Cast
Twelfth Night is a 1998 comedy directed by Nicholas Hytner, starring Paul Rudd as Orsino Duc d'Illyria, Helen Hunt and Kyra Sedgwick. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 44m (164 min)
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Twelfth Night About?
The premise of Twelfth Night without spoilers.
Set amidst lazy, sun‑soaked summer days when school ends and work slows, this production captures the playful spirit of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Featuring mistaken identities, witty banter and romantic intrigue, Lincoln Center staged it at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in 1998, delivering a seductive comedy where nothing is quite what it seems.
Twelfth Night Cast & Characters
Paul Rudd leads the cast as Orsino Duc d'Illyria, with Helen Hunt as Viola & Cesario and Kyra Sedgwick as Olivia. Directed by Nicholas Hytner; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nicholas Hytner
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Paul Rudd as Orsino Duc d'Illyria -
Helen Hunt as Viola & Cesario -
Kyra Sedgwick as Olivia -
Philip Bosco as Malvolio
Also Starring in Twelfth Night
· 13 more- David Patrick Kelly Feste
- Max Wright Sir Andrew Aguecheek
- Brian Murray Sir Toby Belch
- Robin Weigert
- Amy Hill Maria
- Skipp Sudduth Fabian
- Kevin Daniels Officer/Lord
- Daniel Sunjata Valentine
- Paul O'Brien Sea Captain
- Jack Davidson Priest
- Rick Stear Sebastian
- Adam Dannheisser Officer/Lord
- Matte Osian Officer/Lord
More from Nicholas Hytner
More films directed by Nicholas Hytner, best-rated first: The Madness of King George, The History Boys, The Choral and The Lady in the Van.
Twelfth Night Also Known As
Also known as “Twelfth Night, or What You Will”.
- Also known as
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- Twelfth Night, or What You Will
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Twelfth Night FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Twelfth Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
When was Twelfth Night released?
Twelfth Night was released on August 30, 1998.
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
More films by Nicholas Hytner Who is in the cast of Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night stars Paul Rudd as Orsino Duc d'Illyria, Helen Hunt as Viola & Cesario and Kyra Sedgwick as Olivia, among 17 credited actors.
Does Twelfth Night have a post-credit scene?
No. Twelfth Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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