Macbeth 23 years old
Gregory Doran's film of his acclaimed RSC production with Antony Sher and Harriet Walter
Anthony Sher and Harriet Walter star in a highly-acclaimed screen version of William Shakespeare's classic story of tyranny and ambition. On the stage this Royal Shakespeare Company presentation was universally lauded. Following sell-out seasons at Statford's Swan Theatre and in London, the production played Japan and in the United States, where The New York Times praised director Gregory Doran's interpretation as a "harrowing and disturbingly funny parable for the dawn of the 21st century". To make this compelling screen version, Gregory Doran worked with all of the original cast and filmed at London's Roundhouse. Brilliantly shot by director of photography Ernie Vincze, the production uses the edgy techniques of fly-on-the-wall documentaries. The effect is raw, intimate and strikingly dynamic.
Credits
Macbeth Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Harriet Walter She was 50, now 73 years old | as Lady Macbeth |
| Richard Armitage He was 29, now 52 years old | as Angus |
| Joseph O'Conor He was 84, 84 years old when he died | as King Duncan |
| Antony Sher He was 51, now 74 years old | as Macbeth |
| John Dougall | as Malcolm |
| Jeff Alexander He was 90, 79 years old when he died | as Soldier |
| Robert Whitelock | as Donalbain / Young Seyward |
| Ken Bones He was 51, now 74 years old | as Banquo |
| Paul Webster He was 48, now 71 years old | as Ross |
| Nigel Cooke He was 28, now 51 years old | as Macduff |
| Gareth Williams | as Fleance |
| John Killoran He was 23, now 46 years old | as Menteth / Bloody Captain |
| Glenn Chapman He was 94, 82 years old when he died | as Macbeth's Servant |
| Polly Kemp | as Gentlewoman / Weird Sister |
| Noma Dumezweni She was 32, now 55 years old | as Weird Sister |
| Guy Moore He was 310, now 333 years old | as Lennox |
| Diane Beck She was 24, now 48 years old | as Lady Macduff / Weird Sister |
| Graeme Flynn | as Young Macduff |
| Trevor Martin He was 71, 87 years old when he died | as Old Man / Doctor |
| Stephen Noonan | as Porter / Seyton |
Macbeth Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Gregory Doran as Director. He was 43 (now 66) years old | Directing |
Macbeth (23 years)
Gregory Doran's film of his acclaimed RSC production with Antony Sher and Harriet Walter
- Release day: Monday, January 01, 2001
- Runtime: 132 minutes
