Measure for Measure (1979)

5.9/10 • 145 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Kenneth Colley

Kate Nelligan

Tim Pigott-Smith

Christopher Strauli

John McEnery

Jacqueline Pearce

Frank Middlemass

Alun Armstrong

Adrienne Corri

Mistress Overdone

Ellis Jones

John Clegg

Neil McCarthy

Yolande Palfrey

Eileen Page

Kevin Stoney

Alan Tucker

First Gentleman

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