Macbeth
Synopsis
This is a very theatrical version, full of sound & fury, histrionics and big arm movements. Cynical audiences might not buy into it, but if you were to go back to the early 1600s this is probably the way you'd see it. The plot of Macbeth, if you were snoozing during high school English class, is about an 11th century Scottish warrior who hatches a dubious plan to steal the throne. Spurred on by his wife Lady Macbeth, who wears the pants in the household, he finds himself swiftly slipping down the path of evil.
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MACBETH (1961) Sean Connery & Zoe Caldwell
Type: Clip • Published 2007-07-17
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Sean Connery
Macbeth
Zoe Caldwell
Lady Macbeth
Robin Gammell
Malcolm
Bernard Behrens
Lennox
Eric Christmas
Porter
Lawrence Dane
Seyton
William Needles
Banquo
Ted Follows
MacDuff
Powys Thomas
Duncan
Sharon Acker
Lady MacDuff
Gillie Fenwick
Angus
Rex Hagon
Fleance
Hedley Mattingly
Doctor
Ray Bellew
Donalbain
Victoria Mitchell
First Witch / Gentlewoman
Natalia Butko
Second Witch
Jacqueline Ivings
Third Witch
Max Helpmann
Ross
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Almond
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Almond
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Almond
Paul Almond, William Shakespeare
Paul Almond
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Paul Almond
Producer
Paul Almond
Director
Paul Almond
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What is Macbeth about?
This is a very theatrical version, full of sound & fury, histrionics and big arm movements. Cynical audiences might not buy into it, but if you were to go back to the early 1600s this is probably the way you'd see it. The plot of Macbeth, if you were snoozing during high school English class, is about an 11th century Scottish warrior who hatches a dubious plan to steal the throne. Spurred on by his wife Lady Macbeth, who wears the pants in the household, he finds himself swiftly slipping down the path of evil.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Paul Almond.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Sean Connery, Zoe Caldwell, Robin Gammell, Bernard Behrens, Eric Christmas.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.