The read
It runs long at 2h 30m.
Synopsis
The widowed Duchess of Malfi longs to marry her lover, the steward Antonio. But her rancorous brothers, Ferdinand and the Cardinal, are implacably opposed to the match. When their spy, Bosola, discovers that the Duchess has secretly married and carries Antonio’s child, they exact a terrible and horrific revenge.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- John WebsterWriter
- Dominic DromgooleDirector
- Claire van KampenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Gemma ArtertonThe Duchess of Malfi
- Giles CooperSilvo
- David DawsonFerdinand
- John DougallCastruccio / Doctor
- James GarnonCardinal
- Sean GilderBosola
- Denise GoughJulia
- Sarah MacRaeCariola
- Brendan O'HeaPescara / Roderigo
- Paul RiderDelio
- Alex WaldmannAntonio
- Archie BradfieldChild