Iolanthe
Synopsis
Half-fae-half-mortal shepherd Strephon wants to wed shepherdress Phyllis, but, although she reciprocates his feelings, she has a dilemma — she is so beautiful that all of the House of Lords, as well as her guardian, the Lord Chancellor, are also desirous of marriage.
Top Cast
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Patrick Cargill
The Lord Chancellor
Julian Orchard
George, Earl of Mountararat
Jimmy Thompson
Thomas, Earl Tolloller
Jimmy Logan
Pte. Willis
Simon Kent
Strephon
Joan Sims
Queen of the Fairies
Trisha Noble
Iolanthe
Mary Millar
Phyllis
John Inman
Photographer
Gail Grainger
Suzanne Kerchiss
Janet Mahoney
Geraldine Morrow
Karen Sirett
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert, Alan Melville
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- Iolanthe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Melville
William S. Gilbert, Alan Melville
Arthur Sullivan
David Croft
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
Alan Melville
Writer
Roger Andrews
Production Design
Alan Melville
Director
Rupert Jarvis
Costume Design
David Croft
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iolanthe
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What is Iolanthe about?
Half-fae-half-mortal shepherd Strephon wants to wed shepherdress Phyllis, but, although she reciprocates his feelings, she has a dilemma — she is so beautiful that all of the House of Lords, as well as her guardian, the Lord Chancellor, are also desirous of marriage.
Who directed Iolanthe?
Iolanthe was directed by Alan Melville.
Who stars in Iolanthe?
The principal cast of Iolanthe includes Patrick Cargill, Julian Orchard, Jimmy Thompson, Jimmy Logan, Simon Kent.
When was Iolanthe released and how long is it?
Iolanthe was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Iolanthe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Iolanthe was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Iolanthe?
Iolanthe holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).