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Measure for Measure

  • Episode aired Feb 18, 1979
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 25m
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7.5/10
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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 si... Read allWhen 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 Ang... Read allWhen 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 l... Read all

  • Director
    • Desmond Davis
  • Writer
    • William Shakespeare
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Colley
    • Kate Nelligan
    • Tim Pigott-Smith
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    228
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    • Director
      • Desmond Davis
    • Writer
      • William Shakespeare
    • Stars
      • Kenneth Colley
      • Kate Nelligan
      • Tim Pigott-Smith
    • 12User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kate Nelligan in Measure for Measure (1979)
    Kenneth Colley and John McEnery in Measure for Measure (1979)
    John McEnery, Kate Nelligan, and Tim Pigott-Smith in Measure for Measure (1979)
    Measure for Measure (1979)

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    Kenneth Colley
    Kenneth Colley
    • Duke Vincentio
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Isabella
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Angelo
    Christopher Strauli
    Christopher Strauli
    • Claudio
    John McEnery
    John McEnery
    • Lucio
    Jacqueline Pearce
    Jacqueline Pearce
    • Mariana
    Frank Middlemass
    Frank Middlemass
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    Alun Armstrong
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    Adrienne Corri
    Adrienne Corri
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    Ellis Jones
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    John Clegg
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    William Sleigh
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    Neil McCarthy
    Neil McCarthy
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    Yolande Palfrey
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    Eileen Page
    Eileen Page
    • Francisca
    Kevin Stoney
    Kevin Stoney
    • Escalus
    Godfrey Jackman
    • Friar Thomas
    Alan Tucker
    Alan Tucker
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    • Director
      • Desmond Davis
    • Writer
      • William Shakespeare
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    • Trivia
      The role of the Duke was originally offered to Alec Guinness. When he turned it down, the role was offered to a further thirty-one actors, before Kenneth Colley finally accepted the part.
    • Connections
      Version of Theatre Parade: Measure for Measure (1937)

    User reviews12

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    First, I want to praise John McEnery for his wonderful performance which steals the show. Next, I'll say that this is a must watch for one looking for a faithful adaption. I could see this video being played in schools (if MFM were to ever be assigned over Macbeth, R&J, Othello, etc.)
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    • Release date
      • February 18, 1979 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Measure for Measure
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Time-Life Television Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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