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Measure for Measure (BBC, 1979)

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The strict Angelo is left in charge of Vienna when the Duke pretends to leave town. Reviving an old law, he sentences Claudio to death for pre-marital sex. When Claudio's sister pleads for his life, Angelo offers to spare him - in exchange for her virginity. A comedy of dark matter from Shakespeare.

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Director	Desmond Davis
Starring	Tim Pigott-Smith, Kenneth Colley, Kate Nelligan
Genre	Television
Country	UK	Language	ENGLISH	Year	1979

Technical Details

Certificate	PG	Length	145 mins	Label	DD
Cat No	121431	Format	DVD	Colour
Region	2

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