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Macbeth [videorecording] / Thames Television ; directed for television by Philip Casson ; produced by Trevor Nunn.

Contributor(s): Nunn, Trevor | McKellen, Ian | Dench, Judi, 1934- | Casson, Philip | Royal Shakespeare Company | Thames Television, Ltd | FremantleMedia.
Publisher: [S.l.] : FremantleMedia, 2004Description: 1 videodisc (145 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.Other title: William Shakespeare's Macbeth.Subject(s): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 | Macbeth, King of Scotland, 11th century -- DramaDDC classification: 791.4572
Production Credits: Designed for television by Mike Hall.
Cast: Ian McKellen (Macbeth), Judi Dench (Lady Macbeth), Bob Peck (Macduff), Greg Hicks (Seyton), Griffith Jones (Duncan), Ian McDiarnid (Porter / Ross), Roger Rees (Malcolm), John Woodvine (Banquo).Summary: The original Royal Shakespeare Company stars in this classic, world-renowned production of the Great Bard's riveting tale of murder, revenge, and insanity from Tony Award winner Trevor Nunn.Summary: When a trio of witches prophesy Macbeth's ascension to the throne, Lady Macbeth pushes her husband into a murderous spree. But once crowned king of Scotland, Macbeth sees ghastly visions, fueled by guilt and a new prophecy, that ensure his ultimate downfall.
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The film was produced for Thames Television in 1978.

Designed for television by Mike Hall.

Ian McKellen (Macbeth), Judi Dench (Lady Macbeth), Bob Peck (Macduff), Greg Hicks (Seyton), Griffith Jones (Duncan), Ian McDiarnid (Porter / Ross), Roger Rees (Malcolm), John Woodvine (Banquo).

The original Royal Shakespeare Company stars in this classic, world-renowned production of the Great Bard's riveting tale of murder, revenge, and insanity from Tony Award winner Trevor Nunn.

When a trio of witches prophesy Macbeth's ascension to the throne, Lady Macbeth pushes her husband into a murderous spree. But once crowned king of Scotland, Macbeth sees ghastly visions, fueled by guilt and a new prophecy, that ensure his ultimate downfall.

DVD.