Macbeth in Manhattan


1h 37m 1999

Brief Synopsis

When lovers and aspiring actors Claudia and Max audition for a production of "Macbeth" and she gets the coveted role of Lady Macbeth, but he ends up getting the secondary role of Macduff, a jealousy ensues where real life begins to imitate the play. More famous actor William gains the role of Macbet

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

When lovers and aspiring actors Claudia and Max audition for a production of "Macbeth" and she gets the coveted role of Lady Macbeth, but he ends up getting the secondary role of Macduff, a jealousy ensues where real life begins to imitate the play. More famous actor William gains the role of Macbeth, and as in the play, Max is beset with jealousy. While the bloody play is proceeding on-stage in auditions, the actors are reliving its emotions backstage.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999

Released in United States March 1999

Released in United States May 1999

Released in United States June 1999

Shown at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, Texas March 12-20, 1999.

Shown at Long Island Film Festival May 20-23, 1999.

Shown at Florida Film Festival (in competition) June 11-20, 1999.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999

Began shooting June 8, 1998.

Completed shooting June 30, 1998.

Released in United States March 1999 (Shown at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, Texas March 12-20, 1999.)

Released in United States May 1999 (Shown at Long Island Film Festival May 20-23, 1999.)

Released in United States June 1999 (Shown at Florida Film Festival (in competition) June 11-20, 1999.)