National Theatre Live: Macbeth (2013)

07/19/2013 (GB) • 2h 20m

Drama, Action

Overview

Performing from within the walls of a deconsecrated Manchester church, Kenneth Branagh takes the lead role in this ambitious production of William Shakespeare's tragic tale of ambition and treachery.

Top Billed Cast

Kenneth Branagh

Macbeth, Thane of Glamis and Cawdor, general in the King's army

Alex Kingston

Lady Macbeth, his wife

Ray Fearon

Macduff, Thane of Fife, nobleman of Scotland

Rosalie Craig

Lady Macduff, his wife

John Shrapnel

Duncan, King of Scotland/Seyton, attendant to Macbeth/Old Man

Alexander Vlahos

Malcolm, elder son of Duncan

Elliot Balchin

Donalbain, younger son of Duncan

Jimmy Yuill

Banquo, Thane of Lochaber, general in the King's army

Patrick Neil Doyle

Fleance, his son


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

swordplay

scotland

murder

king

united kingdom

filmed theater

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