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National Theatre Live: Macbeth (2013)

2013-07-19 · 2h 20m · EN
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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.

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Patrick DoyleWriterTim Van SomerenDirector

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Kenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghMacbeth, Thane of Glamis and Cawdor, general in the King's armyAlex KingstonAlex KingstonLady Macbeth, his wifeRay FearonRay FearonMacduff, Thane of Fife, nobleman of ScotlandRosalie CraigRosalie CraigLady Macduff, his wifeJohn ShrapnelJohn ShrapnelDuncan, King of Scotland/Seyton, attendant to Macbeth/Old ManAlexander VlahosAlexander VlahosMalcolm, elder son of DuncanElliot BalchinElliot BalchinDonalbain, younger son of DuncanJimmy YuillJimmy YuillBanquo, Thane of Lochaber, general in the King's armyPatrick Neil DoylePatrick Neil DoyleFleance, his sonSteven CreeSteven CreeLennox, nobleman of ScotlandNorman BowmanNorman BowmanRoss, nobleman of ScotlandAndy ApolloAndy ApolloMenteith, nobleman of Scotland

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MurderKingUnited kingdomScotlandSwordplayFilmed theater

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Genre affinityAction · DramaTheme affinityMurder · King · United KingdomDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongDirector preference316893Actor preference69645 · 2470 · 1380

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What is National Theatre Live: Macbeth about?

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.

How long is National Theatre Live: Macbeth?

National Theatre Live: Macbeth has a runtime of 140 minutes.