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A Performance of Macbeth (1979) (TV)
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McKellen hates watching his own work
(From digitalspy. 20 December 2008, 11:18 PM, PST)
McKellen Finds Flaws In Performances
(From WENN. 19 December 2008, 4:18 AM, PST)
(From digitalspy. 20 December 2008, 11:18 PM, PST)
McKellen Finds Flaws In Performances
(From WENN. 19 December 2008, 4:18 AM, PST)
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Truly Painful to watch
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ian McKellen | ... | Macbeth |
 | Judi Dench | ... | Lady Macbeth |
 | John Bown | ... | Lennox |
| Susan Dury | ... | 3rd Witch / Lady Macduff |
| Judith Harte | ... | 2nd Witch / Gentlewoman |
| Greg Hicks | ... | Donalbain / Seyton |
| David Howey | ... | Sergeant / 1st Murderer / Doctor |
| Griffith Jones | ... | Duncan |
| Marie Kean | ... | 1st Witch |
 | Ian McDiarmid | ... | The Porter / Ross |
| Bob Peck | ... | Macduff |
| Duncan Preston | ... | Angus |
 | Roger Rees | ... | Malcolm |
| Zak Taylor | ... | Fleance / Messenger |
| Stephen Warner | ... | Young Macduff |
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This was filmed on a circular stage.
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Version of The Tragedy of Macbeth (1971)
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I am an English/Drama teacher, I just showed this to my seniors. I admit there are few good versions of Macbeth on film. However, this made my skin crawl. After spending five weeks in class reading the play, my students actually enjoyed it and understood it. With Ian McKellan and Judi Dench, I was certain this would be top quality, but sadly I was wrong. The costumes were nonsensical. The actors moved between hideous over-acting and don't-care-just-pay-me-already-under-acting. I almost wondered if they were on some form of hallucinogenic drug while performing. I have never been more disappointed by something I thought spark further interest for the students. As someone who has directed Shakespeare, I understand the limited use of props and background, however the whole thing looks a bad early MTV music video. I expected Gary Neumann to come out and sing "Cars." Say what you want about the bizarre Roman Polanski version, at least that one is inspired by some form of creativity.