Macbeth (1979 film)

Macbeth
Written by William Shakespeare (original play)
Trevor Nunn (adaptation for television)
Directed by Philip Casson
Starring Ian McKellen
Judi Dench
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s) Verity Lambert
Producer(s) Trevor Nunn
Running time 145 min
Production company(s) Thames Television
Distributor FremantleMedia
Release
Original network ITV
First shown in 4 January 1979

Macbeth is a 1979 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson.

The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background; changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.

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