Measure for Measure
Synopsis
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.
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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
John Clegg
Froth
William Sleigh
Barnardine
Neil McCarthy
Abhorson
Yolande Palfrey
Juliet
Eileen Page
Francisca
Kevin Stoney
Escalus
Godfrey Jackman
Friar Thomas
Alan Tucker
First Gentleman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desmond Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Shallcross, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- James Tyler
- Original Title
- Measure for Measure
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desmond Davis
Alan Shallcross, William Shakespeare
James Tyler
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Desmond Davis
Director
Odette Barrow
Costume Design
Cedric Messina
Producer
Stuart Walker
Production Design
James Tyler
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Measure for Measure
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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?
The principal cast of Measure for Measure includes Kenneth Colley, Kate Nelligan, Tim Pigott-Smith, Christopher Strauli, John McEnery.
When was Measure for Measure released and how long is it?
Measure for Measure was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Measure for Measure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Measure for Measure was composed by James Tyler.