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Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

BBC Television Shakespeare: Measure for Measure

Directed by Desmond Davis
United Kingdom, 1979
Drama, TV Movie

Synopsis

The Duke of Vienna charges his deputy Angelo with maintaining order in his absence. Angelo decides to enforce the city’s strict moral code, which has possibly fatal consequences for Claudio – unless his sister Isabella can persuade Angelo to reprieve him.

Synopsis

The Duke of Vienna charges his deputy Angelo with maintaining order in his absence. Angelo decides to enforce the city’s strict moral code, which has possibly fatal consequences for Claudio – unless his sister Isabella can persuade Angelo to reprieve him.