Macbeth (1961 film)
Macbeth | |
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Based on | The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare |
Screenplay by | Paul Almond |
Directed by | Paul Almond |
Starring | Sean Connery |
Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Paul Almond |
Running time | 85 minutes |
Production company | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
Original release | |
Release | 1 January 1961 |
Macbeth is a 1961 Canadian television film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth starring Sean Connery in his first North-American role (and his first significant Shakespearean 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.[1]
Plot
The Scottish lord Macbeth chooses evil as the way to fulfill his ambition for power. He commits regicide to become king and then furthers his moral descent with a reign of murderous terror to stay in power, eventually plunging the country into civil war. In the end, he loses everything that gives meaning and purpose to his life before losing his life itself.
Cast
- Sean Connery – Macbeth
- Zoe Caldwell – Lady Macbeth
- William Needles – Banquo
- Ted Follows – Macduff
- Robin Gammell – Malcolm
- Powys Thomas – King Duncan
- Sharon Acker – Lady Macduff
Production
This adaptation was filmed in black and white in the CBC Studios at 1140 Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario.[2]
References
- ^ Van Wagner, Danielle (2004). Fischlin, Daniel (ed.). "Macbeth". Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare Project. University of Guelph. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ Fedderson, Kim; Richardson, J. Michael (2008). "Macbeth: Recent Migrations of the Cinematic Brand". In Moschovakis, Nicholas Rand (ed.). Macbeth: New Critical Essays. New York: Routledge. p. 308. ISBN 9781135870881. OCLC 213339421.
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