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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.
Original Release
01/04/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ian McKellen | Macbeth |
| Judi Dench | Lady Macbeth |
| John Bown | Lennox |
| Susan Dury | Third Witch / Lady Macduff / 3rd Witch |
| Judith Harte | Second Witch / Gentlewoman / 2nd Witch |
| Greg Hicks | Donalbain / Seyton |
| David Howey | Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor / 1st Murderer |
| Griffith Jones | Duncan |
| Marie Kean | First Witch / 1st Witch |
| Ian McDiarmid | The Porter / Ross |
Directors
Writers
Trevor Nunn, William Shakespeare
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ian McKellen | Macbeth |
| Judi Dench | Lady Macbeth |
| John Bown | Lennox |
| Susan Dury | Third Witch / Lady Macduff / 3rd Witch |
| Judith Harte | Second Witch / Gentlewoman / 2nd Witch |
| Greg Hicks | Donalbain / Seyton |
| David Howey | Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor / 1st Murderer |
| Griffith Jones | Duncan |
| Marie Kean | First Witch / 1st Witch |
| Ian McDiarmid | The Porter / Ross |
| Bob Peck | Macduff |
| Duncan Preston | Angus |
| Roger Rees | Malcolm |
| Zak Taylor | Fleance / Messenger |
| Stephen Warner | Young Macduff |
| John Woodvine | Banquo |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Verity Lambert | Executive Producer |
| Trevor Nunn | Producer |
