DramaHistory

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.

"Desire. Corruption. Cruelty."

Credits

Gemma ArtertonThe Duchess of Malfi

Giles CooperSilvo

David DawsonFerdinand

John DougallCastruccio / Doctor

James GarnonCardinal