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Measure For Measure - BBC Shakespeare Collection

Measure For Measure - BBC Shakespeare Collection

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In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors - MEASURE FOR MEASURE [1979] The strict Angelo is left in charge of Vienna when the Duke pretends to leave town. Reviving an old law, Angelo sentences the young Claudio to death for pre-marital sex. When Claudio's sister, Isabella, pleads for his life, Angelo offers to spare him - in exchange for her virginity.nnShakespeare's 'dark' comedy weaves between the moral posts of lust, mercy and justice. Kenneth Colley and Tim Pigott-Smith are excellent as the seemingly cold and inscrutable Duke and Angelo, while Kate Nelligan's Isabella moved 'The New York Times' to describe her as "the image of idealized faultlessness."
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Release Date:
1979
Number of Discs:
1
Aspect Ratios:
1.33:1
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
Weight:
80 g
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