''Macbeth'' is a 1960 television film adaptation of the

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presented as the November 20, 1960 episode of the American

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''. The series' second production of the play was, like the 1954 live telecast, also directed by George Schaefer, and again starred English-born American actor Maurice Evans and Australian actress

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. The supporting cast, however, was different, consisting entirely of British actors, and was filmed on location in Scotland; the 1954 version had used a mostly American cast.

Production

Filmed in color, the program was described in a contemporary publication as the " st expensive TV show of all time, costing $1,200,000." Internationally, this version was treated as a feature film, and was released theatrically in Europe. It was entered into the

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. This television film won five

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s at the 13th annual award ceremony, held in 1961.

Principal cast

* Maurice Evans –

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– Macduff *

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Primetime Emmy Awards

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''. It won in all of its nominated categories, tying the record (since broken) of five major awards. * Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Drama * The Program of the Year * Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Maurice Evans) * Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Judith Anderson) * Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama ( George Schaefer)

References

External links

* 1960 drama films 1960 films 1960 television plays Emmy Award-winning programs Films based on Macbeth Films directed by George Schaefer Hallmark Hall of Fame episodes {{US-tv-drama-film-stub

Production

Principal cast

Primetime Emmy Awards

See also

References

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