One of the finest achievements of television's Golden Age, this version of Shakespeare's tragedy from "Hallmark Hall of Fame" stars Maurice Evans in the title role, Judith Anderson as Lady Macbeth, and a distinguished supporting cast. Imaginative sets and costumes enhance this live presentation. Based on Shakespeare's play: As Macbeth and Banquo return victorious from fighting a battle, they are met by three witches who make a series of tantalizing predictions. One of the predictions says that Macbeth will become King of Scotland. As Macbeth agonizes between loyalty and opportunity, his ruthless wife spurs him on to give up his reservations, causing Macbeth to resort to treachery and murder in order to fulfill his ambitions. Director:George Schaefer Writers:George Schaefer (adaptation) William Shakespeare (play) Cast (in credits order) Maurice Evans ... Macbeth Judith Anderson ... Lady Macbeth rest of cast listed alphabetically: Frieda Altman ... Second Witch Staats Cotsworth ... Banquo George Eberling ... First Murderer Trader Faulkner ... Seyton Peter Fernandez ... Donalbain Roger Hamilton ... Malcolm House Jameson ... King Duncan Michael Kane ... Angus Simon Lack ... Menteith Noel Leslie ... Doctor Brewster Mason ... Angus April Olrich ... Third Witch John Reese ... Fleance Jane Rose ... First Witch Guy Sorel ... Ross Margot Stevenson ... Lady Macduff Rhoden Streeter ... Macduff's Son Richard Waring ... Macduff Val Wrenne ... Servant Runtime:USA:103 min Country:UK / USA Language:English Color:Black and White Sound Mix:Mono soft print
