'Tis Pity She's a Whore

'Tis Pity She's a Whore (1980)

DramaRomanceTV Movie

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

Release Date: 1980-05-07
Status: Released
Run time: 135 min / 2:15
Production Company : BBC
Production Country: United Kingdom

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Casts

Kenneth Cranham
Giovanni
Cherie Lunghi
Annabella
Bernard Archard
Donado
Anthony Bate
Soranzo
Rodney Bewes
Bergetto
Suzanne Burden
Philotis
Heather Canning
Putana
Jeremy Child
The Priest
Colin Douglas
Florio
Alison Fiske
Hippolita
Ron Pember
Poggio
Tim Pigott-Smith
Vasques
David Ryall
Richardetto

Crew

Directing Roland Joffé Director
Writing John Ford Theatre Play

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