Macbeth (1996)

Synopsis

A filmed low-budget production of Macbeth, set in 11th-century Scotland, with Jason Connery as Macbeth. Also contains a 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary entitled THE MAKING OF MACBETH.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1996

Year of production

1996

Availability

Out of distribution (2/2011)

Notes

The VHS version was deleted in 2003 when it was replaced by the DVD.

Uses

Age 12 and up.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

drama in English; film adaptations; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

Jeremy Freeston

Producer

Shona Donaldson

Cinematographer

Dave Miller

Writer

William Shakespeare

Costume

Karen Smith

Cast

Dominic Borrelli
Graham McTavish
Helen Baxendale
Hildegard Neil
Iain Stuart Robertson
James Tovell
Jason Connery
Jean Trend
John Corvin
Kenny Bryans
Kern Falconer
Phillippa Peak
Ross Dunsmore
Tessa Dignan

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£12.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

155 minutes

Year

2003

Production Company

Name

Cromwell Productions Ltd

Name

Grampian Television plc

Name

Lamancha Productions Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Stratford Shakespeare Company

Archive

Name

Shakespeare Institute Library

Email

silib@bham.ac.uk

Web

http://www.is.bham.ac.uk/shakespeare External site opens in new window

Phone

01789 293384

Fax

01879 292021

Address

Church Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6HP