Shakespeare's bloodiest power trip in 90 ruthless minutes. Sleepwalking optional.
Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death.
Acting
Dinah Shearing's Lady Macbeth: steel and unraveling in equal measure.
Direction
Sterling's TV background makes this feel unsettlingly domestic.
Director
William Sterling
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 1960 Australian TV film was shot in Melbourne with minimal sets, proving Shakespeare needs nothing but actors who commit.
Keith Eden's mysterious blank credit? He played Banquo — perhaps fitting for a character who becomes an invisible guest at his own feast.
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