A Performance of Macbeth

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"The Royal Shakespeare Company in Trevor Nunn's production of a performance of Macbeth by William Shakespeare".
Originally broadcast by ITV in 1978.
Special features: Introduction to Macbeth with Ian McKellen; The Scottish play: an explanation with Ian McKellen; Timeline of William Shakespeare's life and plays; Biography and filmography of Ian McKellen; Biography and filmography of Dame Judi Dench.
Ian McKellen (Macbeth), Judi Dench (Lady Macbeth), John Bown (Lennox), Susan Dury (3rd witch, Lady Macduff), Judith Harte (2nd witch, Gentlewoman), Greg Hicks (Donalbain, Seyton), David Howey (Seargeant, 1st murderer, Doctor), Griffith Jones (Duncan), Marie Kean (1st witch), Ian McDiarmid (Ross, Porter), Bob Peck (Macduff), Duncan Preston (Angus), Roger Rees (Malcolm), Zak Taylor (Fleance, Messenger), Stephen Warner (Young Macduff), John Woodvine (Banquo).
When a trio of witches prophesize 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; Dolby Digital stereo.
Contents: Macbeth.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

worth a look submitted by thesrays on August 8, 2018, 10:00pm Even though this is based on a 1978 version, and is a bit dated, you can't go wrong with British thespians Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench.

Macbeth submitted by avrogers1 on July 12, 2019, 12:58pm This has been done, so many times. While there are some renditions that are worse, there are definitely quite a few who were better. They did a nice job delivering the dialogue, but the acting, costumes, and sets weren't all that awesome.