Macbeth (1961): Cast
Macbeth is a 1961 drama directed by Paul Almond, starring Sean Connery as Macbeth, Zoe Caldwell and Lawrence Dane. It is based on Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Barbara Mowat. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Paul Almond
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Macbeth About?
The premise of Macbeth without spoilers, adapted from Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Barbara Mowat.
A highly theatrical adaptation that leans into Shakespeare’s original flamboyance with booming sound, grand gestures and overt histrionics. While modern skeptics may find it over‑the‑top, it mirrors the spectacle likely seen in the early 1600s. The story follows an 11th‑century Scottish warrior who, urged by his dominant wife Lady Macbeth, plots to seize the throne and rapidly descends into murderous ambition and moral ruin.
Macbeth Cast & Characters
Sean Connery leads the cast as Macbeth, with Zoe Caldwell as Lady Macbeth and Lawrence Dane as Seyton. Directed by Paul Almond; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Almond
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Sean Connery as Macbeth - Zoe Caldwell as Lady Macbeth
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Lawrence Dane as Seyton - Robin Gammell as Malcolm
Also Starring in Macbeth
· 2 more- Bernard Behrens Lennox
- Eric Christmas Porter
More from Paul Almond
More films directed by Paul Almond, best-rated first: 56 Up, Captive Hearts, Final Assignment and Act of the Heart.
Macbeth Also Known As
Also known as “Макбет”.
- Also known as
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- Макбет
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Macbeth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Macbeth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth was released on January 22, 1961.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Paul Almond.
More films by Paul Almond Who is in the cast of Macbeth?
Macbeth stars Sean Connery as Macbeth, Zoe Caldwell as Lady Macbeth and Lawrence Dane as Seyton, among 6 credited actors.
Is Macbeth based on a book?
Yes. Macbeth is adapted from Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Barbara Mowat and Paul Werstine.
Does Macbeth have a post-credit scene?
No. Macbeth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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