Measure for Measure (1979)
When the Duke of Vienna takes a mysterious leave of absence and leaves the strict Angelo in charge, things couldn't be worse for Claudio, who is sentenced to death for premarital sex. His sister, Isabella (a nun-in-training), however, is a very persuasive pleader. She goes to Angelo, but instead of freeing her brother, she gets an offer from Angelo to save Claudio's life if Isabella sleeps with him. The only sympathetic friend Isabella has is a priest who, in actuality, is the Duke in disguise...and he has a plan.
Director: Desmond Davis
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: February 18, 1979
Cast
- Kenneth Colley - Duke Vincentio
- Kate Nelligan - Isabella
- Tim Pigott-Smith - Angelo
- Christopher Strauli - Claudio
- John McEnery - Lucio
- Jacqueline Pearce - Mariana
- Frank Middlemass - Pompey
- Alun Armstrong - Provost
- Adrienne Corri - Mistress Overdone
- Ellis Jones - Elbow
Screenplay
- Alan Shallcross (Script Editor)
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: James Tyler
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Desmond Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Measure for Measure about?
- When the Duke of Vienna takes a mysterious leave of absence and leaves the strict Angelo in charge, things couldn't be worse for Claudio, who is sentenced to death for premarital sex. His sister, Isabella (a nun-in-training), however, is a very persuasive pleader. She goes to Angelo, but instead of freeing her brother, she gets an offer from Angelo to save Claudio's life if Isabella sleeps with him. The only sympathetic friend Isabella has is a priest who, in actuality, is the Duke in disguise...and he has a plan.
- Who directed Measure for Measure?
- Measure for Measure was directed by Desmond Davis.
- Who stars in Measure for Measure?
- Measure for Measure stars Kenneth Colley, Kate Nelligan, Tim Pigott-Smith, Christopher Strauli, John McEnery, Jacqueline Pearce.
- How long is Measure for Measure?
- Measure for Measure has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Measure for Measure?
- Measure for Measure is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Measure for Measure produced?
- Measure for Measure was produced in United Kingdom.