Macbeth (1971)

  • R
  • 12/01/1971 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 2h 21m

Overview

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, Screenplay

Kenneth Tynan

Screenplay

Cast

Jon Finch's headshot

Jon Finch

Macbeth
Francesca Annis's headshot

Francesca Annis

Lady Macbeth
Martin Shaw's headshot

Martin Shaw

Banquo
John Stride's headshot

John Stride

Ross
Nicholas Selby's headshot

Nicholas Selby

Duncan
Terence Bayler's headshot

Terence Bayler

Macduff
Stephan Chase's headshot

Stephan Chase

Malcolm
Paul Shelley's headshot

Paul Shelley

Donalbain

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