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The Duchess of Malfi (1972): Cast

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The Duchess of Malfi is a 1972 film directed by James MacTaggart, starring Eileen Atkins as Duchess, Michael Bryant and Charles Kay. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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The Duchess of Malfi (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
James MacTaggart
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Duchess of Malfi About?

The premise of The Duchess of Malfi without spoilers.

Widowed Duchess of Malfi faces the oppressive scheme of her avaricious brothers, who are determined to prevent her from remarrying. To enforce their will, they enlist the murderous mercenary Daniel De Bosola to monitor her every move, turning her life into a covert struggle.

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Cast & crew

The Duchess of Malfi Cast & Characters

Eileen Atkins leads the cast as Duchess, with Michael Bryant as Bosola and Charles Kay as Ferdinand. Directed by James MacTaggart; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from James MacTaggart

More films directed by James MacTaggart: Alice Through the Looking Glass, Robin Redbreast, All the Way Up and Moonlight on the Highway.

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FAQ

The Duchess of Malfi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Duchess of Malfi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Duchess of Malfi?

The Duchess of Malfi runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was The Duchess of Malfi released?

The Duchess of Malfi was released on October 10, 1972.

Who directed The Duchess of Malfi?

The Duchess of Malfi was directed by James MacTaggart.

More films by James MacTaggart

Who is in the cast of The Duchess of Malfi?

The Duchess of Malfi stars Eileen Atkins as Duchess, Michael Bryant as Bosola and Charles Kay as Ferdinand, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Duchess of Malfi have a post-credit scene?

No. The Duchess of Malfi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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