MacBeth
Synopsis
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
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Simon Keenlyside
MacBeth
Raymond Aceto
Banquo
Liudmyla Monastyrska
Lady MacBeth
Elisabeth Meister
Lady-in-Waiting
Steven Ebel
Malcolm
Dimitri Pittas
MacDuff
Archie Buchanan
Third Apparition
Nigel Cliffe
Servant to MacBeth
Jonathan Coad
Herald
Jonathan Fisher
First Apparition
Lukas Jakobski
Doctor
Ian Lindsay
Duncan
William Payne
Second apparition
Will Richardson
Fleance
Olle Zetterström
Assassin
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Self - Orchestra
Antonio Pappano
Self - Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 2011
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sue Judd
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- MacBeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sue Judd
Giuseppe Verdi
James Whitbourn
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Anthony Ward
Production Design
Sue Judd
Director
Anthony Ward
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for MacBeth.
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Witch
010. Opera
Verdi, Mozart, Bellini, Wagner, Gounod, Puccini, Berg, Tchaikovsky, Tan Dun
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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, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Who directed MacBeth?
MacBeth was directed by Sue Judd.
Who stars in MacBeth?
The principal cast of MacBeth includes Simon Keenlyside, Raymond Aceto, Liudmyla Monastyrska, Elisabeth Meister, Steven Ebel.
When was MacBeth released and how long is it?
MacBeth was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for MacBeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for MacBeth was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.