Timon of Athens (TV Movie 1981)

Timon of Athens (TV Movie 1981). 2h 8m | Not Rated

“This minor Shakespeare is more of a fable than a full-blown plot. We first meet Timon giving a feast for his u0026#39;friendsu0026#39; (a bunch of flatterers and fakes), lavishing praise and jewels on them. He is an innocent amongst a pack of wolves.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhen his fortune changes and he needs their help, each friend turns their back on him, as the philosopher foretold in Act One. Timon then turns sage and prophet, railing at the world which abandoned him.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eJonathan Pryce heads the cast and is a wonderful Timon, turning seamlessly from the generous, open-hearted fool to the twisted, unhappy beggar. John Shrapnel is about the best of the supporting cast, although all are good within the constraints of their character stereotypes.”