A Performance of Macbeth (1979) ( A Performance of Macbeth by William Shakespeare ) ( Macbeth )

A Performance of Macbeth (1979) (DVD) (*)

$28.99

Original Title: A Performance of Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Alternate Title: Macbeth
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
145 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1979 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Philip Casson

Written By:
Trevor Nunn
William Shakespeare

Actors:
Ian McKellen ..... Macbeth
Judi Dench ..... Lady Macbeth
John Bown ..... Lennox
Susan Dury ..... 3rd Witch
Lady Macduff ..... 2nd Witch
Judith Harte ..... Donalbain
Gentlewoman ..... Sergeant
Greg Hicks ..... Duncan
Seyton ..... 1st Witch
David Howey ..... The Porter
1st Murderer ..... Macduff
Doctor ..... Angus
Griffith Jones ..... Malcolm
Marie Kean ..... Fleance
Ian McDiarmid ..... Young Macduff
Ross
Bob Peck
Duncan Preston
Roger Rees
Zak Taylor
Messenger
Stephen Warner

Synopsis:

This 1976 Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth was originally broadcast on Thames Television in 1978. The company's artistic director Trevor Dunn directs the cast on a small bare stage with mostly black costumes and minimal props. After the witches (Susan Dury, Judith Harte, Marie Kean) announce the prophecy that Macbeth (Ian McKellen) will be the next king, the elderly King Duncan (Griffith Jones) proclaims that his son, Malcolm (Roger Rees), will be heir to the throne. Lady Macbeth (Judi Dench) learns about the witches' prophecy in a letter, prompting he to ask the gods to remove her femininity so she can make her weak husband kill the king. When Duncan comes to visit Macbeth's castle, he is murdered in his sleep. Macbeth kills the guards, claiming they were the murderers. In fear of their own lives, Duncan's sons flee the country and Macbeth is crowned King of Scotland. Riddled with guilt, Macbeth goes mad and sees horrible visions while the witches announce the prophecy of his downfall. Also starring John Woodvine as Banquo, Ian McDiarmid as the porter, and Bob Peck as Macduff.

Shakespeares classic tale of the Scots nobleman whose ambition, spurred on by his alluring wife and an evil prophecy, leads him to treachery, murder and damnation. Trevor Nunns highly acclaimed Macbeth for the Royal Shakespeare Company, has been praised as the most successful Shakespeare production for many years. This production retains the original RSC cast, in which Sir Ian McKellen appears as Macbeth and Dame Judi Dench as Lady Mcbeth. Wherever possible, use has been made Shakespeare's classic tale of the Scots nobleman whose ambition, spurred on by his alluring wife and an evil prophecy, leads him to treachery, murder and damnation. Trevor Nunn's highly acclaimed MACBETH for the Royal Shakespeare Company, has been praised as the most successful Shakespeare production for many years. This production retains the original RSC cast, in which Sir Ian McKellan appears as Macbeth and Dame Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. Wherever possible, use has been made of the original RSC costumes, props and sets. Sir Ian McKellen won the 1976 Plays and Players Best Actor award, and Dame Judi Dench the 1977 Society of West End Theatres' Best Actress award, for their performances in the play.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 06 October, 2012.