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Measure for measure, by William Shakespeare ; a BBC-TV production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Cedric Messina ; director, Desmond Davis

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Measure for measure, by William Shakespeare ; a BBC-TV production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Cedric Messina ; director, Desmond Davis
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
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MPAA rating: Not rated
Main title
Measure for measure
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
46357896
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Taped May 17-22, 1978 at the BBC Television studios in London
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by William Shakespeare ; a BBC-TV production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Cedric Messina ; director, Desmond Davis
Runtime
145
Series statement
Complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare
Summary
Cruel Angelo is left in charge of Vienna when the Duke pretends to leave town. Angelo revives an old law against fornication and sentences Claudio to death for seducing Juliet, Claudio's betrothed. Claudio's sister, Isabella, pleads for his life and Angelo offers to spare him in exchange for her virginity. Angelo's corruption and severity are punished when the Duke reveals that he has witnessed it all
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live action
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