Macbeth (1948)

  • NR
  • 10/01/1948 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 47m

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Overview

Three witches predict that Macbeth will ascend to the throne of Scotland. To fulfill this prophecy, Lady Macbeth convinces her husband to murder King Duncan, who has come to spend the night at their home. This crime plunges the new ruler into a macabre spiral that will lead him to sink into guilt and madness.

Orson Welles

Director, Screenplay

William Shakespeare

Novel

Cast

Orson Welles's headshot

Orson Welles

Macbeth
Jeanette Nolan's headshot

Jeanette Nolan

Lady Macbeth
Dan O'Herlihy's headshot

Dan O'Herlihy

Macduff
Roddy McDowall's headshot

Roddy McDowall

Malcolm
Edgar Barrier's headshot

Edgar Barrier

Banquo
Alan Napier's headshot

Alan Napier

A Holy Father
Erskine Sanford's headshot

Erskine Sanford

Duncan
John Dierkes's headshot

John Dierkes

Ross

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