Sunday, November 27, 2022
Roman Polanski's Macbeth
- Commentary: Under construction.
This is one of many, many adaptations of Macbeth. The play has been so popular since the first time it was performed (this Wikipedia article speculates on when that first performance occurred) that, despite the numerous film adaptations, its stage productions likely still outnumber its many films. I, in fact, first saw a stage production of moments from this play when I was in college before I ever saw, or even knew about, any film productions of it.
The reason I have added this particular production to my collection is that it is the first film production of this play that I ever saw and, as such, is the one that has stayed with me, despite the excellence of some of the other film productions, one of which I own and have watched at least a few times.
Glenn Erickson, DVD Talk's Cinesavant has also written an interesting and informative review of this movie.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Jon Finch Macbeth Francesca Annis Lady Macbeth Martin Shaw Banquo Terence Bayler Macduff John Stride Ross Nicholas Selby King Duncan Stephan Chase Malcolm Paul Shelley Donalbain Maisie MacFarquhar First Witch Elsie Taylor Second Witch Noelle Rimmington Third Witch Keith Chegwin Fleance Diane Fletcher Lady Macduff Mark Dightam Macduff's Son Bernard Archard Angus Richard Pearson Doctor
Just a note of explanation: the cast for this movie is enormous. It made sense to me to only fit in well less than half of the actors in their respective roles. If your curious about anyone else in the cast (and, there are many) here's a link to complete cast details.
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1971
Directed by Roman Polanski.
Labels: Criterion5, shakespeare
