One of the finest achievements of television's Golden Age, this version of Shakespeare's tragedy from "Hallmark Hall of Fame" stars Maurice Evans in the title role, Judith Anderson as Lady Macbeth, and a distinguished supporting cast. Imaginative sets and costumes enhance this live presentation.
Based on Shakespeare's play: As Macbeth and Banquo return victorious from fighting a battle, they are met by three witches who make a series of tantalizing predictions. One of the predictions says that Macbeth will become King of Scotland. As Macbeth agonizes between loyalty and opportunity, his ruthless wife spurs him on to give up his reservations, causing Macbeth to resort to treachery and murder in order to fulfill his ambitions.
Director:George Schaefer
Writers:George Schaefer (adaptation)
William Shakespeare (play)
Cast (in credits order)
Maurice Evans ... Macbeth
Judith Anderson ... Lady Macbeth
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Frieda Altman ... Second Witch
Staats Cotsworth ... Banquo
George Eberling ... First Murderer
Trader Faulkner ... Seyton
Peter Fernandez ... Donalbain
Roger Hamilton ... Malcolm
House Jameson ... King Duncan
Michael Kane ... Angus
Simon Lack ... Menteith
Noel Leslie ... Doctor
Brewster Mason ... Angus
April Olrich ... Third Witch
John Reese ... Fleance
Jane Rose ... First Witch
Guy Sorel ... Ross
Margot Stevenson ... Lady Macduff
Rhoden Streeter ... Macduff's Son
Richard Waring ... Macduff
Val Wrenne ... Servant
Runtime:USA:103 min
Country:UK / USA
Language:English
Color:Black and White
Sound Mix:Mono
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