Macbeth (1961)
This is a very theatrical version, full of sound & fury, histrionics and big arm movements. Cynical audiences might not buy into it, but if you were to go back to the early 1600s this is probably the way you'd see it. The plot of Macbeth, if you were snoozing during high school English class, is about an 11th century Scottish warrior who hatches a dubious plan to steal the throne. Spurred on by his wife Lady Macbeth, who wears the pants in the household, he finds himself swiftly slipping down the path of evil.
Director: Paul Almond
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 22, 1961
Cast
- Sean Connery - Macbeth
- Zoe Caldwell - Lady Macbeth
- Robin Gammell - Malcolm
- Bernard Behrens - Lennox
- Eric Christmas - Porter
- Lawrence Dane - Seyton
Screenplay
- Paul Almond (Adaptation)
- William Shakespeare (Novel)
Production: CBC
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
scotland, taunting, regicide, 11th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Macbeth about?
- This is a very theatrical version, full of sound & fury, histrionics and big arm movements. Cynical audiences might not buy into it, but if you were to go back to the early 1600s this is probably the way you'd see it. The plot of Macbeth, if you were snoozing during high school English class, is about an 11th century Scottish warrior who hatches a dubious plan to steal the throne. Spurred on by his wife Lady Macbeth, who wears the pants in the household, he finds himself swiftly slipping down the path of evil.
- Who directed Macbeth?
- Macbeth was directed by Paul Almond.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Sean Connery, Zoe Caldwell, Robin Gammell, Bernard Behrens, Eric Christmas, Lawrence Dane.
- How long is Macbeth?
- Macbeth has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Macbeth?
- Macbeth is a Drama film.
- Where was Macbeth produced?
- Macbeth was produced in Canada.