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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.4 / 100
1979·Drama / TV Movie·2h 25m

MACBETH

Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson. The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.

Above the Line
Philip Casson, Trevor Nunn·DirectorWilliam Shakespeare·Theatre PlayGuy Woolfenden·Original Music Composer
Cast
Judi Dench·Lady MacbethIan McKellen·MacbethJohn Bown·LennoxSusan Dury·Third Witch / Lady MacduffJudith Harte·Second Witch / GentlewomanGreg Hicks·Donalbain / SeytonDavid Howey·Sergeant / First Murderer / DoctorGriffith Jones·DuncanMarie Kean·First WitchIan McDiarmid·The Porter / Ross
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
Philip Casson·DirectorTrevor Nunn·Director
Writing· 1
William Shakespeare·Theatre Play
Sound & Music· 1
Guy Woolfenden·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Mike Hall·Production DesignLyn Harvey·Costume DesignSally Thorpe·Makeup Designer
Production· 3
Verity Lambert·Executive ProducerTrevor Nunn·ProducerJoyce Nettles·Casting
By the Numbers
71.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
#222222
Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are shown from the chest up against a dark background. The woman has a shaved head and is wearing a white, long-sleeved shirt. The man has dar”

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Key Elements
WomanManTitle
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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