Measure for Measure

1979

2h 25m

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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.

Directors

Writers

Alan Shallcross(script editor by)
William Shakespeare(theatre play by)

Directors

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Alan Shallcross(script editor by)
William Shakespeare(theatre play by)

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Release date

February 18, 1979 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

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BBC

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