Movie Description
A Performance of 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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Lennox
Third Witch / Lady Macduff
Second Witch / Gentlewoman
Donalbain / Seyton
Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor
Duncan
First Witch
The Porter / Ross
Macduff
Angus
Malcolm
Fleance / Messenger
Young Macduff
Banquo
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Facts
Original TitleA Performance of Macbeth
Status Released
Release Information
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1979-02-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 25m
Production CompaniesRoyal Shakespeare Company,Thames Television
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie