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Timon Of Athens (1981)
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Product Description
A HISTORICAL TRAGEDIE
In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeares 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.
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Who would be so mockd with glory, or so to live
But in a dream of friendship?
To have his pomp and all what state compounds
But only painted, like his vanishd friends?
Timon is a most generous man, helping out citizens in need and hosting lavish feasts for his friends. But when they discover his munificence has left him deep in debt, the flatterers and hangers-on soon spurn him. Disillusioned and angry he leaves Athens for the wilderness, where a chance discovery reverses his fortunes . . .
In his most cynical work, Shakespeare explores the nature of money its virtues and vices. In this production Jonathan Pryce gives an astonishing and acclaimed performance as Timon and is backed by an impressive cast under masterly direction.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Jonathan Pryce
John Shrapnel
Geoffrey Collins
Norman Rodway
John Fortune
Recording label: BBC
Manufacturer: BBC
EAN: 5019322220275
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 128 unknown-units
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)