Macbeth (1983) ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Macbeth )

Macbeth (1983) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Macbeth
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
147 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1983 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Jack Gold

Written By:
William Shakespeare

Actors:
Brenda Bruce ..... First Witch
Eileen Way ..... Second Witch
Anne Dyson ..... Third Witch
Mark Dignam ..... Duncan
James Hazeldine ..... Malcolm
Christopher Ellison ..... Captain
John Rowe ..... Lennox
Gawn Grainger ..... Ross
Nicol Williamson ..... Macbeth
Ian Hogg ..... Banquo
David Lyon ..... Angus
Jane Lapotaire ..... Lady Macbeth
Gordon Kane ..... First Messenger
Alistair Henderson ..... Fleance
James Bolam ..... Porter

Synopsis:

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought acclaimed performances from leading contemporary actors. Shakespear's dark tragedy tells of ambition and guilt amidst a background of regicide, violence and the supernatural. When a trio of witches tells returning hero warrior Macbeth that he is fated to become King of Scotland, he attempts to forge his own destiny. Aided and encouraged by his wife, he embarks on a guil-ridden reign of terror. Nicol Williamson (Macbeth) and Jane Lapotaire (Lady Macbeth), both renowned Shakespearian actors, bring a tension and mood to the play rarely seen outside of major theatrical events. Their performances bear testaments as to why Macbeth remains one of Shakespeare's most popular plays and this production has brought its magic to millions.

Macbeth and his wife murder Duncan in order to gain his crown, but the bloodbath doesn't stop there, and things supernatural combine to bring the Macbeths down.

Adaptation of Shakespeare's play.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 17 May, 2022.