Macbeth(1979)
“Is this a dagger which I see before me?”
Macbeth Synopsis
Piero Cappuccilli and Shirley Verrett lead Verdi’s sombre masterpiece, drawn from one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedies. Filmed for television at Teatro alla Scala in 1979, Claudio Abbado conductes a night to remember.
Macbeth (1979) is a music, horror, drama, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Carlo Battistoni, released on June 30, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 34m. It stars Piero Cappuccilli, Shirley Verrett, Nicolai Ghiaurov and Stefania Malagú.
- Director:
- Carlo Battistoni
- Writers:
- Francesco Maria Piave, Andrea Maffei, William Shakespeare
- Production:
- RAI
- Status:
- Released
Macbeth (1979) Trailer
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Macbeth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Piero Cappuccilli
as Macbeth
Shirley Verrett
as Lady Macbeth
Nicolai Ghiaurov
as Banco
- Stefania Malagú
Stefania Malagú
as Dama di Lady Macbeth
Veriano Luchetti
as Macduff, nobile scozzese
- Antonio Savastano
Antonio Savastano
as Malcolm, figlio di Duncano
- Giovanni Foiani
Giovanni Foiani
as Medico
- Carlo Meliciani
Carlo Meliciani
as Domestico di Macbeth
- Giuseppe Morresi
Giuseppe Morresi
as Sicario
- Alfredo Giacomotti
Alfredo Giacomotti
as Prima apparizione (voice)
- Milena Pauli
Milena Pauli
as Seconda apparizione (voice)
- Enrico Mazzola
Enrico Mazzola
as Terza apparizione (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Carlo Battistoni, written by Francesco Maria Piave, Andrea Maffei and William Shakespeare.
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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 (1979) includes Piero Cappuccilli, Shirley Verrett, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Stefania Malagú and Veriano Luchetti. The film was directed by Carlo Battistoni. 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 June 30, 1979 and runs for 2h 34m.
Is there a trailer for Macbeth?
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Yes. The official Macbeth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.