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Twelfth NightTwelfth Night (1978)
Dir. John Gorrie
Feat. Alec McCowen, Robert Hardy, Felicity Kendal
Part of the BBC's excellent series of Shakespeare productions, filmed in a 'theatrical' TV environment utilising the best of English acting talent.
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet (1976)
Dir. Joan Kemp-Welch
Feat. Christopher Neame, Ann Hasson, Peter Jeffrey
Creditable British TV version of the most famous romantic tragedy of all time, with Neame and Hassan playing the fate–crossed lovers.
Taming of the Shrew, TheTaming of the Shrew, The (1976)
Dir. Kirk Browning
Feat. Marc Singer
An acclaimed production of Shakespeare's comedy by the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
King LearKing Lear (1974)
Feat. Patrick Magee
Solid TV version of the Bard's great tragedy with Patrick Magee giving a unique interpretation of the troubled monarch, double–crossed by his…
MacbethMacbeth (1971) Recommended
Dir. Roman Polanski
Feat. Jon Finch, Francesca Annis
This version of violent tragedy benefits from Polanski's fine sense of storytelling. Bloodythirsty and geniunely eerie, it comes…
HamletHamlet (1969)
Dir. Tony Richardson
Feat. Nicol Williamson, Gordon Jackson, Anthony Hopkins
The predominant use of close–ups enhances Nicol Williamson's bold performance as an impulsive, roguish young Hamlet.
Midsummer Night's Dream, AMidsummer Night's Dream, A (1968)
Dir. Sir Peter Hall
Feat. Helen Mirren, David Warner, Diana Rigg
The Royal Shakespeare Company's film production of one of Shakespeare's most hilarious and witty plays, featuring a strong ensemble cast.
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet (1968) Recommended
Dir. Franco Zeffirelli
Feat. Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Milo O'Shea
Definitive screen version has the lovelorn couple played by teenagers, the costume designer working overtime and a youthful, fashionable feel to it.…
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night (1968)
Dir. John Sichel
Feat. Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright, Ralph Richardson
Shakespeare's farcical tale of mixed up lives and lovers at cross–purposes is brought to life by renowned actors Alec Guinness and Joan…
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet (1966)
Dir. Paul Czinner
Feat. Margot Fonteyn, Rudolph Nureyev
The famed Royal Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet. This historical performance stars Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev as the quintessential…

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