Macbeth (1948)

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

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Overview

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth commits a treasonous act and takes the throne for himself.

Orson Welles

Director, Screenplay

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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