| Other author/creator | Messina, Cedric. |
| Other author/creator | Davis, Desmond. |
| Other author/creator | Colley, Kenneth. |
| Other author/creator | Nelligan, Kate, 1951- |
| Other author/creator | Pigott-Smith, Tim. |
| Other author/creator | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. |
| Other author/creator | British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service. |
| Other author/creator | Time-Life Television. |
| Other author/creator | Ambrose Video Publishing. |
| Series |
Dramatic works of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays (Time-Life Video) UNAUTHORIZED
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| Abstract |
Isabella is torn between her vows to God and her desire to save her brother who is condemned to die for the crime of premarital sex...cruel Angelo is left in charge of Vienna when the Duke pretends to leave town. He revives an old law against fornication and sentences Claudio to death for seducing Juliet, Claudio's betrothed. Claudio's sister, Isabella, pleads for his life and Angelo offers to spare him in exchange for her virginity. His corruption and severity are punished when the Duke reveals that he has witnessed it all. |
| General note | Series of Shakespeare's complete plays, originally produced for BBC Television. |
| Access restriction | Access restricted by licensing agreement. |
| Cast |
Kenneth Colley (the Duke), Kate Nelligan (Isabella), Tim Pigott-Smith (Angelo), Christopher Strauli (Claudio), John McEnery, Jacqueline Pearce, Kevin Stoney. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web ; Flash streaming. |
| Language | Closed captioned. |
| Genre/form | Comedies. |
| Other title |
BBC TV Shakespeare (Television program) |
| Publisher number | SH-005 Ambrose Video |
