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Macbeth is a 1961 Canadian television film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth starring Sean Connery in his first North-American role. The screenplay was adapted by Paul Almond who also directed the production. It was originally broadcast by CBC in five parts on 30 November, 5 December, 7 December, 12 December, and 14 December 1961; and then re-edited into a 90-minute single episode aired in 1962 as part of the CBC's Festival series.
Original Release
01/22/1961
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sean Connery | |
| Zoe Caldwell | Lady Macbeth |
| William Needles | Banquo |
| Ted Follows | MacDuff |
| Robin Gammell | Malcolm |
| Sharon Acker | Lady MacDuff |
| Bernard Behrens | Lennox |
| Ray Bellew | Donalbain |
| Natalia Butko | Second Witch |
| Eric Christmas | Porter |
Directors
Writers
Paul Almond, William Shakespeare
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sean Connery | |
| Zoe Caldwell | Lady Macbeth |
| William Needles | Banquo |
| Ted Follows | MacDuff |
| Robin Gammell | Malcolm |
| Sharon Acker | Lady MacDuff |
| Bernard Behrens | Lennox |
| Ray Bellew | Donalbain |
| Natalia Butko | Second Witch |
| Eric Christmas | Porter |
| Lawrence Dane | Seyton |
| Gillie Fenwick | Angus |
| Rex Hagon | Fleance |
| Max Helpmann | Ross |
| Jacqueline Ivings | Third Witch |
| Hedley Mattingly | Doctor |
| Victoria Mitchell | First Witch / Gentlewoman |
| Peter Needham | First Murderer |
| Jay Shannon | Second Murderer |
| Powys Thomas | Duncan |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert Allen | Executive Producer |
| Paul Almond | Producer |
| Ray Forsey | Producer |
