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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 great performances from leading contemporary actors. The strict Angelo is left in charge of .. Read more

Starring Kenneth Colley, Kate Nelligan, Tim Pigott-Smith
Director Desmond Davis
Genres Drama

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Measure For Measure

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 great performances from leading contemporary actors. 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. A dark comedy which weaves between themes of lust, mercy and justice. 'Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall: Some run from brakes of vice, and answer none, And some condemned for a fault alone.

Starring Kenneth Colley, Kate Nelligan, Tim Pigott-Smith
Director Desmond Davis
Studio BBC
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 25 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: English
Released DVD: 15 May 2006
Format DVD

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    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

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    All the actors are masters of their craft. Every nuance of voice, facial expression and body language is appropriate, powerful, convincing, natural.

    To enjoy this film, it helps if you know the basic storyline beforehand.

      • raindancer from England
      • Posted 01 Mar 2009 10:07

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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 great performances from leading contemporary actors. The strict ...