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Macbeth (1971)

Movie ★ 7.1 141 min

War Drama

Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.

Roman Polanski Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 20, 1971
Runtime
141 min
Rating
R
Budget
$2.4M
Box office
$1.0M
IMDb
tt0067372
Language
Studio
Caliban Films, Playboy Enterprises

Themes

Cast

Jon Finch Jon Finch Macbeth Francesca Annis Francesca Annis Lady Macbeth Martin Shaw Martin Shaw Banquo John Stride John Stride Ross Nicholas Selby Duncan Terence Bayler Terence Bayler Macduff Stephan Chase Stephan Chase Malcolm Paul Shelley Paul Shelley Donalbain Noel Davis Noel Davis Seyton Richard Pearson Richard Pearson Doctor Andrew Laurence Lennox Bernard Archard Bernard Archard Angus Sydney Bromley Porter Ian Hogg Ian Hogg First Thane Diane Fletcher Diane Fletcher Lady Macduff Bruce Purchase Bruce Purchase Caithness Frank Wylie Menteith Maisie MacFarquhar First Witch

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Frequently asked questions

What is Macbeth about?
Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Roman Polanski.
Who stars in Macbeth?
Macbeth stars Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, John Stride.
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth is a 1971 war, drama film.
Where can I watch Macbeth?
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