Macbeth
“Gregory Doran's film of his acclaimed RSC production with Antony Sher and Harriet Walter”
Synopsis
Anthony Sher and Harriet Walter star in a highly-acclaimed screen version of William Shakespeare's classic story of tyranny and ambition. On the stage this Royal Shakespeare Company presentation was universally lauded. Following sell-out seasons at Statford's Swan Theatre and in London, the production played Japan and in the United States, where The New York Times praised director Gregory Doran's interpretation as a "harrowing and disturbingly funny parable for the dawn of the 21st century". To make this compelling screen version, Gregory Doran worked with all of the original cast and filmed at London's Roundhouse. Brilliantly shot by director of photography Ernie Vincze, the production uses the edgy techniques of fly-on-the-wall documentaries. The effect is raw, intimate and strikingly dynamic.
Top Cast
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Antony Sher
Macbeth
Harriet Walter
Lady Macbeth
Joseph O'Conor
King Duncan
Nigel Cooke
Macduff
Richard Armitage
Angus
Ken Bones
Banquo
John Dougall
Malcolm
Paul Webster
Ross
Stephen Noonan
Porter / Seyton
Polly Kemp
Gentlewoman / Weird Sister
Diane Beck
Lady Macduff / Weird Sister
Guy Moore
Lennox
Robert Whitelock
Donalbain / Young Seyward
Glenn Chapman
Macbeth's Servant
Jeff Alexander
Soldier
Graeme Flynn
Young Macduff
Gareth Williams
Fleance
Noma Dumezweni
Weird Sister
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Doran
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Doran
Ernest Vincze
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Doran
Director
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macbeth
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What is Macbeth about?
Anthony Sher and Harriet Walter star in a highly-acclaimed screen version of William Shakespeare's classic story of tyranny and ambition. On the stage this Royal Shakespeare Company presentation was universally lauded. Following sell-out seasons at Statford's Swan Theatre and in London, the production played Japan and in the United States, where The New York Times praised director Gregory Doran's interpretation as a "harrowing and disturbingly funny parable for the dawn of the 21st century". To make this compelling screen version, Gregory Doran worked with all of the original cast and filmed at London's Roundhouse. Brilliantly shot by director of photography Ernie Vincze, the production uses the edgy techniques of fly-on-the-wall documentaries. The effect is raw, intimate and strikingly dynamic.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Gregory Doran.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Antony Sher, Harriet Walter, Joseph O'Conor, Nigel Cooke, Richard Armitage.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Macbeth?
Macbeth holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).