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Macbeth (1979)

Overview

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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Trevor Nunn

Director

Philip Casson profile
Philip Casson

Director

Cast

Judi Dench profile
Judi Dench

Lady Macbeth

Ian McKellen profile
Ian McKellen

Macbeth

John Woodvine profile
John Woodvine

Banquo

Marie Kean profile
Marie Kean

First Witch

Ian McDiarmid profile
Ian McDiarmid

The Porter / Ross

Bob Peck profile
Bob Peck

Macduff

Roger Rees profile
Roger Rees

Malcolm

Judith Harte profile
Judith Harte

Second Witch / Gentlewoman

Susan Dury profile
Susan Dury

Third Witch / Lady Macduff

Griffith Jones profile
Griffith Jones

Duncan

Greg Hicks profile
Greg Hicks

Donalbain / Seyton

John Bown profile
John Bown

Lennox

Judi Dench profile
Judi Dench

Lady Macbeth

Ian McKellen profile
Ian McKellen

Macbeth

John Woodvine profile
John Woodvine

Banquo

Marie Kean profile
Marie Kean

First Witch

Ian McDiarmid profile
Ian McDiarmid

The Porter / Ross

Bob Peck profile
Bob Peck

Macduff

Roger Rees profile
Roger Rees

Malcolm

Judith Harte profile
Judith Harte

Second Witch / Gentlewoman

Susan Dury profile
Susan Dury

Third Witch / Lady Macduff

Griffith Jones profile
Griffith Jones

Duncan

Greg Hicks profile
Greg Hicks

Donalbain / Seyton

John Bown profile
John Bown

Lennox

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Release Date

February 2, 1979

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Royal Shakespeare Company logoThames Television logo

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