In eleventh century Scotland, three witches foretell that Macbeth will become King, while Banquo will beget Kings. Macbeth accordingly has King Duncan slain, and is duly crowned in his place. But that's where his problems really begin...
Acting
Helen Baxendale's Lady M carries the whole thing.
Production
That castle is someone's actual Scottish holiday rental.
Director
Jeremy Freeston
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jason Connery is Sean Connery's son, making this the most Scottish Macbeth dynasty possible. The wigs were not inherited.
This adaptation came during a 90s boom of cheap Shakespeare TV movies that treated the Bard like content filler. Respect!
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