The Shakespeare Collection: Coriolanus  (DVD English)

Portraying rise and fall of a roman general, Coriolanus is one of the last two tragedies written by world’s greatest English-language dramatist, William Shakespeare. After his tremendous military success over various revolts challenging the government of Rome, Coriolanus desires political leadership. After authorities find his temperament unsuitable for popular leadership, he is suddenly deposed. To set things right, he forges an alliance which changes his life forever. Considered as one of the finest plays of BBC, this 1984 drama is directed by Elijah Moshinsky and features Alan Howard, Irene Worth and Joss Ackland.