'Tis Pity She's a Whore (1980)
Lord Sorenzo marries the beautiful young Annabella, but unbeknownst to him, she is pregnant as a result of an incestuous relationship with her brother Giovanni. Sorenzo discovers the truth, and his ambitious, scheming servant Vasques, resorts to murder (and worse) to ensure that the whole affair ends in a heart rending tragedy! The original 17th century play was set in Italy, this version the action takes place in Victorian England.
Director: Roland Joffé
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Kenneth Cranham as Giovanni |
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Cherie Lunghi as Annabella |
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Bernard Archard as Donado |
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Anthony Bate as Soranzo |
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Rodney Bewes as Bergetto |
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Suzanne Burden as Philotis |
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Heather Canning as Putana |
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Jeremy Child as The Priest |
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Colin Douglas as Florio |
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Alison Fiske as Hippolita |
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Ron Pember as Poggio |
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Tim Pigott-Smith as Vasques |
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David Ryall as Richardetto |
| Writing | John Ford | Theatre Play |
| Directing | Roland Joffé | Director |
| Production | Richard Broke | Producer |
| Camera | Nat Crosby | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Chris Wimble | Editor |
| Art | Don Homfray | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dinah Collin | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jenny Shircore | Makeup Artist |