Macbeth (1979)
2h 25m
Running Time
February 2, 1979Release Date
Macbeth (1979)
2h 25m
Running Time
February 2, 1979Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Ian McKellen
Macbeth
Judi Dench
Lady Macbeth
John Woodvine
Banquo
John Bown
Lennox
Marie Kean
First Witch
Susan Dury
3rd Witch / Lady Macduff
Ian McDiarmid
The Porter / Ross
Philip Casson
Director
Bob Peck
Macduff
Roger Rees
Malcolm
Trevor Nunn
Director
Judith Harte
Second Witch / Gentlewoman
William Shakespeare
Writer
Guy Woolfenden
Composer
Mike Hall
ProductionDesigner
Griffith Jones
Duncan
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 2, 1979
Original NameA Performance of Macbeth
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 25m
Genres
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Wiki.
Macbeth is a 1979 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.
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