Macbeth (1966)

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.

Director:

Michael Simpson

Writer:

William Shakespeare (play)

Stars:

Andrew Keir, Ruth Meyers, Anthony Bate

Cast

Credited cast:
Andrew Keir	...	Macbeth
Ruth Meyers	...	Lady Macbeth
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Bate	...	Macduff
Michael Beint	...	Bleeding Captain
Kenneth Colley	...	Macbeth's servant
Peter Diamond	...	Macdonald
Valerie Douglas	...	Nurse / Gentlewoman
Brenda Duncan	...	Second witch
Donald Eccles	...	Duncan / Doctor
Patrick Godfrey	...	Lennox
James Grout	...	Banquo
Daphne Heard	...	Third witch
Peter Hughes	...	Siward
Inigo Jackson	...	Second murderer / Messenger
Nigel Lambert	...	Donalbain / Young Siward

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

shakespeare's macbeth | based on play | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Макбет

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Version of Macbeth (1961)

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