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Nicol Williamson
Macbeth
Jane Lapotaire
Lady Macbeth
Ian Hogg
Banquo
Mark Dignam
Duncan
Tony Doyle
Macduff
Brenda Bruce
First Witch
Eileen Way
Second Witch
Anne Dyson
Third Witch
James Hazeldine
Malcolm
Christopher Ellison
Captain
John Rowe
Lennox
Gawn Grainger
Ross
David Lyon
Angus
Gordon Kane
First Messenger
Alistair Henderson
Fleance
James Bolam
Porter
Tom Bowles
Donalbain
Will Leighton
Old Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios, Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
William Shakespeare
Carl Davis
Stan Pow
Shaun Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Gerry Scott
Production Design
Stan Pow
Editor
Michael Burdle
Costume Design
Shaun Sutton
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macbeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macbeth about?
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.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Nicol Williamson, Jane Lapotaire, Ian Hogg, Mark Dignam, Tony Doyle.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Macbeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macbeth was composed by Carl Davis.