Macbeth (2004)

  • NR
  • 09/28/2004 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 2h 25m

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.

Philip Casson

Director

Trevor Nunn

Director

Cast

Judi Dench's headshot

Judi Dench

Lady Macbeth
Ian McKellen's headshot

Ian McKellen

Macbeth
John Bown's headshot

John Bown

Lennox
Susan Dury's headshot

Susan Dury

Third Witch / Lady Macduff
Judith Harte's headshot

Judith Harte

Second Witch / Gentlewoman
Greg Hicks's headshot

Greg Hicks

Donalbain / Seyton
David Howey's headshot

David Howey

Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor
Griffith Jones's headshot

Griffith Jones

Duncan

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