Macbeth(1948)
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Synopsis
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.
Directed by Orson Welles
Where to watch Macbeth
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Cast
Orson Welles
Macbeth
Jeanette Nolan
Lady Macbeth
Dan O'Herlihy
Macduff
Roddy McDowall
Malcolm
Edgar Barrier
Banquo
Alan Napier
A Holy Father
Erskine Sanford
Duncan
John Dierkes
Ross
Keene Curtis
Lennox
Peggy Webber
Lady Macduff/The Three
Lionel Braham
Siward
Archie Heugly
Young Siward
Jerry Farber
Fleance
Christopher Welles
Macduff Child
Morgan Farley
Doctor
Lurene Tuttle
Gentlewoman / The Three
Brainerd Duffield
First Murderer / The Three
William Alland
Second Murderer
Macbeth — frequently asked questions
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When did Macbeth come out?+
Macbeth was released in 1948.
How long is Macbeth?+
Macbeth runs for 107 minutes (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed Macbeth?+
Macbeth was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Macbeth?+
Macbeth stars Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Roddy McDowall and Edgar Barrier.
Is Macbeth worth watching?+
Macbeth holds a 7.3/10 rating from 193 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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