Macbeth(1961)
Macbeth Synopsis
This is a very theatrical version, full of sound & fury, histrionics and big arm movements. Cynical audiences might not buy into it, but if you were to go back to the early 1600s this is probably the way you'd see it. The plot of Macbeth, if you were snoozing during high school English class, is about an 11th century Scottish warrior who hatches a dubious plan to steal the throne. Spurred on by his wife Lady Macbeth, who wears the pants in the household, he finds himself swiftly slipping down the path of evil.
Macbeth (1961) is a drama film directed by Paul Almond, released on January 22, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Sean Connery, Zoe Caldwell, Robin Gammell and Bernard Behrens. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Almond
- Writers:
- Paul Almond, William Shakespeare, Paul Almond
- Producers:
- Paul Almond
- Production:
- CBC
- Status:
- Released
Macbeth (1961) Trailer
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Macbeth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Connery
as Macbeth
Zoe Caldwell
as Lady Macbeth
Robin Gammell
as Malcolm
Bernard Behrens
as Lennox
Eric Christmas
as Porter
Lawrence Dane
as Seyton
- William Needles
William Needles
as Banquo
Ted Follows
as MacDuff
- Powys Thomas
Powys Thomas
as Duncan
Sharon Acker
as Lady MacDuff
Gillie Fenwick
as Angus
Rex Hagon
as Fleance
Key crew
Directed by Paul Almond, written by Paul Almond, William Shakespeare and Paul Almond, produced by Paul Almond.
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Macbeth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Macbeth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Macbeth online?
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Who stars in Macbeth?
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The main cast of Macbeth (1961) includes Sean Connery, Zoe Caldwell, Robin Gammell, Bernard Behrens and Eric Christmas. The film was directed by Paul Almond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Macbeth released?
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Macbeth was released on January 22, 1961 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Macbeth worth watching?
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Macbeth (1961) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Macbeth?
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