Macbeth Directed by Philip Casson, 2004

Murder, prophecy, and witches! MACBETH returns, starring Academy Award^®-nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and Academy Award^®-winner Judi Dench (Shakespeare in Love), on DVD for the first time.

First broadcast on Britain’s Thames Television in 1978, this stark, compelling performance of Shakespeare’s MACBETH retains the entire cast of the original 1976 Royal Shakespeare Company production, directed by three-time Tony Award^®-winner Trevor Nunn (Cats, Les Misérables). When a trio of witches prophesize Macbeth’s (Ian McKellen) ascension to the throne, Lady Macbeth (Judi Dench) pushes her husband into a murderous spree. But once crowned king of Scotland, Macbeth sees ghastly visions, fueled by guilt and a new prophecy, that ensure his ultimate downfall. Also starring John Woodvine (Wuthering Heights) as “Banquo,” Ian McDiarmid (Star Wars: Return of the Jedi) as “the porter”, and Bob Peck (Jurassic Park) as “Macduff.”

Bonus Features

Introductions to MACBETH with Ian McKellen; The Scottish Play: An Explanation with Ian McKellen; Timeline of William Shakespeare’s Life and Plays; Biography and Filmography of Ian McKellen; Biography and Filmography of Dame Judi Dench; Interactive Menus; Scene Selections