Macbeth (2010 film)

The 2010 television version of Macbeth was broadcast on BBC Four on 12 December 2010. It was directed by Rupert Goold from his stage adaptation for the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2007. It starred Patrick Stewart in the title role, with Kate Fleetwood as Lady Macbeth. The film specifically evokes the atmosphere of the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin, with subtle parallels between Stalin and Macbeth in their equally brutal quests for power. The Three Witches likewise receive an update in keeping with the 20th century aesthetics, appearing as hospital nurses. Their presence is pervasive throughout the film, punctuating the horror of Macbeth's murderous reign. The film was filmed entirely on location at Welbeck Abbey.

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• Cast
• Awards
• References

Cast

Principal cast:

Macbeth – Patrick Stewart

Lady Macbeth – Kate Fleetwood

Banquo – Martin Turner

Macduff – Michael Feast

Malcolm – Scott Handy

Donalbain – Ben Carpenter

Duncan / Doctor – Paul Shelley

Lady Macduff – Suzanne Burden

Lennox – Mark Rawlings

Ross – Tim Treloar

Angus – Bill Nash

Old Seyward / Murderer – Christopher Knott

Porter – Christopher Patrick Nolan

Fleance – Bertie Gilbert

Awards

The film won a Peabody Award for 2010. In addition, Patrick Stewart was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries.