The Duchess of Malfi
“Desire. Corruption. Cruelty.”
Synopsis
The widowed Duchess of Malfi longs to marry her lover, the steward Antonio. But her rancorous brothers, Ferdinand and the Cardinal, are implacably opposed to the match. When their spy, Bosola, discovers that the Duchess has secretly married and carries Antonio’s child, they exact a terrible and horrific revenge.
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The Duchess proposes to Antonio | The Duchess of Malfi (2014) | Act 1 Scene 3 | Shakespeare's Globe
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominic Dromgoole
- Screenplay & Story
- John Webster
- Original Score
- Claire van Kampen
- Original Title
- The Duchess of Malfi
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare's Globe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Dromgoole
John Webster
Claire van Kampen
Ian Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Dromgoole
Director
John Webster
Writer
Claire van Kampen
Original Music Composer
Ian Russell
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is The Duchess of Malfi about?
The widowed Duchess of Malfi longs to marry her lover, the steward Antonio. But her rancorous brothers, Ferdinand and the Cardinal, are implacably opposed to the match. When their spy, Bosola, discovers that the Duchess has secretly married and carries Antonio’s child, they exact a terrible and horrific revenge.
Who directed The Duchess of Malfi?
The Duchess of Malfi was directed by Dominic Dromgoole.
Who stars in The Duchess of Malfi?
The principal cast of The Duchess of Malfi includes Gemma Arterton, Giles Cooper, David Dawson, John Dougall, James Garnon.
When was The Duchess of Malfi released and how long is it?
The Duchess of Malfi was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Duchess of Malfi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duchess of Malfi was composed by Claire van Kampen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Duchess of Malfi?
The Duchess of Malfi holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).