The Lady's Not for Burning

TV Movie
1987
1h 22m

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A war and world weary soldier tries to talk a witch-hunting cleric into hanging him. He is shaken from his quest for death when the beautiful Jennet is also committed for hanging as a witch.A war and world weary soldier tries to talk a witch-hunting cleric into hanging him. He is shaken from his quest for death when the beautiful Jennet is also committed for hanging as a witch.A war and world weary soldier tries to talk a witch-hunting cleric into hanging him. He is shaken from his quest for death when the beautiful Jennet is also committed for hanging as a witch.

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7.9/10

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10iain-calder

Perfection!

A modern Shakespearean style play starring two of the greatest actors of our time. A must-see.

9johncitylit

Excellent production of a mid 20th century theatre classic

I am fortunate to have made a video of this broadcast so I am not speaking from memory.The title role (ie "the lady") is played perfectly by Cherie Lunghi who is superbly supported by Kenneth Brannagh.At that time these were 2 of Britain's foremost actors.Their scenes together are superb.Full justice is done to the witty & graceful dialogue.This is not a play for those who prefer action to talk. Sadly it is impossible to imagine such a production being possible in the modern TV era.........too many words MrFry!....no rape,violence etc.The only criticism looking at it now would be it's slightly "stagey"feel but then it is a faithful rendering of a theatre play.