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RSC Live: Macbeth (2018): Cast

RSC Live: Macbeth (2018) movie poster

RSC Live: Macbeth is a 2018 drama directed by Robin Lough and Polly Findlay, starring Christopher Eccleston as Macbeth, Niamh Cusack and Raphael Sowole. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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RSC Live: Macbeth (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Directors
Robin Lough and Polly Findlay
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is RSC Live: Macbeth About?

The premise of RSC Live: Macbeth without spoilers.

Following a victorious battle, Macbeth encounters three witches who deliver unsettling prophecies, setting him on a dark and murderous course. Driven by ambition and spurred on by his wife, he navigates a path of betrayal and violence, ultimately confronting the psychological consequences of his actions. This contemporary production showcases Christopher Eccleston’s debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company and marks Niamh Cusack’s return to the company.

RSC Live: Macbeth Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • debut
  • shakespeare's macbeth
  • theater
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Cast & crew

RSC Live: Macbeth Cast & Characters

Christopher Eccleston leads the cast as Macbeth, with Niamh Cusack as Lady Macbeth and Raphael Sowole as Banquo. Directed by Robin Lough and Polly Findlay; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Robin Lough and Polly Findlay

More films directed by Robin Lough and Polly Findlay, best-rated first: Midwinter Break, National Theatre Live: Hansard, National Theatre Live: I’m Not Running and National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night.

Videos

RSC Live: Macbeth Trailers & Videos

The trailer of RSC Live: Macbeth.

Macbeth | Trailer | Royal Shakespeare Company
Details

RSC Live: Macbeth Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Макбет” and “麦克白”.

Also known as
  • Макбет
  • 麦克白
  • 馬克白

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FAQ

RSC Live: Macbeth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of RSC Live: Macbeth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is RSC Live: Macbeth?

RSC Live: Macbeth runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was RSC Live: Macbeth released?

RSC Live: Macbeth was released on April 11, 2018.

Who directed RSC Live: Macbeth?

RSC Live: Macbeth was directed by Robin Lough and Polly Findlay.

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Who is in the cast of RSC Live: Macbeth?

RSC Live: Macbeth stars Christopher Eccleston as Macbeth, Niamh Cusack as Lady Macbeth and Raphael Sowole as Banquo, among 19 credited actors.

Does RSC Live: Macbeth have a post-credit scene?

No. RSC Live: Macbeth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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