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TV Film

Macbeth

Based On the book by William Shakespeare

Macbeth is a 1961 Canadian television adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth starring Sean Connery (in his only lead Shakespearean role). The screenplay was adapted by Paul Almond who also directed the production. It was originally broadcast by CBC in five parts on 30 November, 5 December, 7 December, 12 December, and 14 December 1961; and then re-edited into a 90-minute single episode that aired in April 1962 as part of the CBC's second season of the anthology series Festival.

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Release date:
January 22, 1961
Director:
Paul Almond
Cast:
Sean Connery, Zoe Caldwell, William Needles, Ted Follows, Robin Gammell
Country:
Canada
Language:
English
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Book vs Film

Cover of Macbeth
The Book · 1623

Macbeth

William Shakespeare
Poster for Macbeth
The TV Film · 1961

Macbeth

Paul Almond

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Reached the screen 338 years after publication.

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