Shakespeare Coriolanus - Alan Howard Joss Ackland

Description: BBC Shakespeare Collection Coriolanus Starring: Alan Howard Joss Ackland Irene Worth Directed By: Elija Moshinsky Director Elijah Moshinski's 1984 BBC adaptation of Coriolanus presents themes that remain highly relevant today: the excessive arrogance of the privileged classes, the failure of leaders to heed the will of the citizenry, and the tendency of people to prize social standing above compassion, humility, and other qualities. The play, which generally features strong acting, begins at a time of famine in Rome. When the citizens blame the rulers for the shortage of food, the patrician warrior Caius Martius (Alan Howard), later to be known as Coriolanus, criticizes them as a drain on the public trough and threatens to wield his sword against them. However, the Senate throws the people a political crumb: They may select five tribunes to represent them. The concession angers Martius. However, his attention quickly shifts to new villains when he learns an Italian tribe known as the Volscians plans an attack on Rome. It is wonderful news to Martius. As a soldier, he likes nothing better than a good war to test his talents. It is good news, too, for his mother, Volumnia (Irene Worth). She reared her son to be a stalwart soldier who brings honor and glory to himself and his family. While Marcius is at war, his wife Virgilia (Joanna McCallum) -- a delicate creature -- sits home and frets for his safety. But not to worry. Marcius defeats the Volscians at the city of Corioli, distinguishing himself in battle with great feats of valor. His troops then dub him "Coriolanus," meaning "conqueror of Corioli," and he returns home in triumph. The senate then nominates him to be consul and the people vote him in. However, two tribunes -- Sicinius (John Burgess) and Brutus (Anthony Pedley) -- persuade the citizens that they have made a bad choice, claiming that as a proud patrician Coriolanus does not have the people's interest at heart. So the fickle mob recants its vote and sides with the tribunes. Coriolanus then condemns the mob and draws his sword against the tribunes. Friends of Coriolanus intervene and propose a peace-making session at the Forum. Reluctantly, Coriolanus agrees to attend the meeting. However, at the meeting, the troublemaking tribunes renew their verbal attacks, and Coriolanus loses his temper and is banished from Rome. To avenge himself against the city, he joins the Volscians to fight with them in a new attack on Rome. Language English Menu English Subtitles English Korean Region 0 / All Regions Sound Dolby Digital 2.0 Aspect Ratio 4:3 Fullscreen Length 145 mins Each new DVD comes in its own individually wrapped factory sealed DVD Storage case. These are Multi Region DVDs and so can be played on any DVD player in the world. All our DVD's are bought direct from the manufacturer so that we can authenticate them and assure you that they are not "Bootleg" copies. We test EVERY DVD for quality and ensure that the DVD is ENGLISH LANGUAGE (unless otherwise stated) and has an English Menu. However some of the DVDs MAY have Korean subtitles - if this is the case then all subtitles can be switched off via the English Menu. Amy's emporium is based in Busan, S. Korea. Our aim is to give you a worry free buying experience. We source our stock direct from the manufacturer or their agents. This ensures that we can authenticate that what we sell is the genuine article and we can pass those buying direct savings on to you. We do not deal with any Bootleg items! Very importantly we keep all our items for sale in stock. This of great benefit to you - Ensuring a quick delivery, item availability, a great buying experience and good customer service. For us it means a good reputation, good feedback and repeat custom. When placing an order we send within 24hrs (except weekends & holidays) usually it is within 8hrs due to the time differences. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application

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