Macbeth
Synopsis
This production of Giuseppi Verdi's opera based on Macbeth, the famed play by William Shakespeare, is a musical succès d'estime but falls short in the cinematic arena. Shirley Verrett stars as the murderous and ambitious Lady Macbeth, Leo Nucci co-stars as her similarly ambitious but slightly more scrupulous husband, who has the good grace to feel some horror at his deeds before he does them. The entire opera was filmed inside a Belgian castle, and some of the smaller parts are obviously lip-synched to pre-recorded music.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude d'Anna
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
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Claude d'Anna
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What is Macbeth about?
This production of Giuseppi Verdi's opera based on Macbeth, the famed play by William Shakespeare, is a musical succès d'estime but falls short in the cinematic arena. Shirley Verrett stars as the murderous and ambitious Lady Macbeth, Leo Nucci co-stars as her similarly ambitious but slightly more scrupulous husband, who has the good grace to feel some horror at his deeds before he does them. The entire opera was filmed inside a Belgian castle, and some of the smaller parts are obviously lip-synched to pre-recorded music.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Claude d'Anna.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Shirley Verrett, Leo Nucci, Samuel Ramey, Johan Leysen.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.