Macbeth (1979)
Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson. The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.
Director: Philip Casson, Trevor Nunn
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: February 2, 1979
Cast
- Judi Dench - Lady Macbeth
- Ian McKellen - Macbeth
- John Bown - Lennox
- Susan Dury - Third Witch / Lady Macduff
- Judith Harte - Second Witch / Gentlewoman
- Greg Hicks - Donalbain / Seyton
- David Howey - Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor
- Griffith Jones - Duncan
- Marie Kean - First Witch
- Ian McDiarmid - The Porter / Ross
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Guy Woolfenden
Production: Royal Shakespeare Company, Thames Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philip Casson, Trevor Nunn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Macbeth about?
- Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson. The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.
- Who directed Macbeth?
- Macbeth was directed by Philip Casson, Trevor Nunn.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, John Bown, Susan Dury, Judith Harte, Greg Hicks.
- How long is Macbeth?
- Macbeth has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Macbeth?
- Macbeth is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Macbeth produced?
- Macbeth was produced in United Kingdom.