Macbeth (1997): Cast
Macbeth is a 1997 drama directed by Jeremy Freeston, starring Jason Connery as Macbeth, Graham McTavish and John Corvin. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Jeremy Freeston
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cromwell Productions Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Macbeth About?
The premise of Macbeth without spoilers.
In eleventh‑century Scotland, three witches predict that Macbeth will become king while Banquo’s descendants will sit on the throne. Driven by the prophecy, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the crown, but his reign quickly descends into fear, guilt and violent paranoia as the foretold consequences begin to unfold.
Macbeth Themes & Keywords
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- king
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- suicide
- regicide
- prophecy
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Macbeth Cast & Characters
Jason Connery leads the cast as Macbeth, with Graham McTavish as Banquo and John Corvin as Duncan. Directed by Jeremy Freeston; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeremy Freeston
- Jason Connery as Macbeth
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Graham McTavish as Banquo - John Corvin as Duncan
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Brian Blessed as Edward the Confessor
Also Starring in Macbeth
· 27 more- Helen Baxendale Lady Macbeth
- Paul Curran Young Seyward
- Hildegard Neil 1st Witch
- Iain Stuart Robertson Ross
- Kenneth Bryans Macduff
- Andy Goddard Messenger 2
- James Tovell Fleance
- Al Anderson 2nd Murderer
- Chris Gormlie MacDonwald
- Jean Trend 2nd Witch
- Jock Ferguson Porter
- Andrew Mackenzie Watchman
- Dominic Borrelli Angus
- Phillipa Peak 3rd Witch
- Roger Webb Servant
- Kern Falconer Seyton
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- Paul MacDonald Donalbain
- Phil Wallace Lennox
- Ross Dunsmore Malcolm
- Carl Watt Messenger 1
- Michael Leighton Macbeth's Doctor
- Robert Little Old Man
- Stevie Allen 1st Murderer
- Shona Donaldson Gentlewoman
- Tess Dignan Lady Macduff
- Jamie Main Young Macduff
- Rob Swinton Seyward
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Macbeth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Macbeth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth was released on May 16, 1997.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Jeremy Freeston.
Who is in the cast of Macbeth?
Macbeth stars Jason Connery as Macbeth, Graham McTavish as Banquo and John Corvin as Duncan, among 31 credited actors.
Does Macbeth have a post-credit scene?
No. Macbeth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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