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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- Iolanthe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Peter Bryant, Michael Moores
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Peter Bryant
Producer
Michael Moores
Producer
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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 Not specified.
Who stars in Iolanthe?
The principal cast of Iolanthe includes Patricia Routledge, Denis Quilley, Peter Pratt, Andrew Downie, Derek Birch.
When was Iolanthe released and how long is it?
Iolanthe was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Iolanthe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Iolanthe was composed by Arthur Sullivan.