The Duchess of Malfi

2012

1h 36m

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Overview

Recorded live at the Greenwich Theatre, London. The Duchess of Malfi is a popular choice as a set text, despite (or perhaps because of) the violence and horror of its later scenes. Generally considered to be the masterpiece of Jacobean playwright John Webster, it was first produced in around 1613. It's a macabre tragedy, based on actual events, and tends to be loved or hated by critics while consistently captivating audiences across the centuries. Set in Italy in the early fifteenth century, it starts out as a love story, with the Duchess marrying beneath her class. However, her two brothers, one cool and corrupt, the other violent and warped, have other ideas. With incredible plot twists along the way, the play ends as an utter tragedy, as the brothers take revenge on her, destroying themselves in the process.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

Wienerworld Ltd.

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Release Date	January 28, 2012
Status	Released
Language	EN

Cast

Peter Bankolé

Delio

Edmund Kingsley

Antonio

Tim Treloar

Bosola

Key Crew

Elizabeth Freestone

Director

John Webster

Writer

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