Macbeth (1979): Cast
Macbeth is a 1979 drama directed by Trevor Nunn and Philip Casson, starring Ian McKellen as Macbeth, Judi Dench and John Woodvine. It is based on Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Barbara Mowat. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Directors
- Trevor Nunn and Philip Casson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- 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.
Recorded in 1978, this televised version captures Trevor Nunn’s Royal Shakespeare Company staging of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Produced by Thames Television and directed for TV by Philip Casson, it stars Ian McKellen as Macbeth opposite Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The original was performed in‑the‑round at The Other Place, the RSC’s intimate studio in Stratford‑upon‑Avon, with minimal scenery and simple costumes; the film retains that circular set and stark lighting to signal scene changes.
Macbeth Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- live action
- needing sleep
- haunted by own murder victim
- resentment toward usurper
- able to see the dead
- shakespeare's macbeth
- based on play
- character name in title
Macbeth Cast & Characters
Ian McKellen leads the cast as Macbeth, with Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth and John Woodvine as Banquo. Directed by Trevor Nunn and Philip Casson; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Trevor Nunn
- Co-director Philip Casson
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Ian McKellen as Macbeth -
Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth -
John Woodvine as Banquo -
Ian McDiarmid as The Porter / Ross
Also Starring in Macbeth
· 12 more- Marie Kean First Witch
- Roger Rees Malcolm
- Griffith Jones Duncan
- Bob Peck Macduff
- Duncan Preston Angus
- Greg Hicks Donalbain / Seyton
- John Bown Lennox
- David Howey Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor
- Stephen Warner Young Macduff
- Susan Dury Third Witch / Lady Macduff
- Judith Harte Second Witch / Gentlewoman
- Zak Taylor Fleance / Messenger
More from Trevor Nunn and Philip Casson
More films directed by Trevor Nunn and Philip Casson, best-rated first: Lady Jane, Red Joan, Prisoner C33 and King Lear.
Macbeth Also Known As
Also known as “麦克白”.
- Also known as
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- 麦克白
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Movies Like Macbeth
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including National Theatre Live: Macbeth, Macbeth and Macbeth on the Estate.
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 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth was released on February 2, 1979.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Trevor Nunn and Philip Casson.
More films by Trevor Nunn Who is in the cast of Macbeth?
Macbeth stars Ian McKellen as Macbeth, Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth and John Woodvine as Banquo, among 16 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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