National Theatre Live: Macbeth
Jul 19 2013
•2h 20m
•Drama, Action
Performing from within the walls of a deconsecrated Manchester church, Kenneth Branagh takes the lead role in this ambitious production of William Shakespeare's tragic tale of ambition and treachery.
Cast
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Kenneth Branagh
Macbeth, Thane of Glamis and Cawdor, general in the King's army
Alex Kingston
Lady Macbeth, his wife
Ray Fearon
Macduff, Thane of Fife, nobleman of Scotland
Rosalie Craig
Lady Macduff, his wife
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