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Macbeth

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Macbeth is a 1948 American historical drama directed by Orson Welles. A film adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, it tells the story of the Scottish general who becomes the King of Scotland through treachery and murder. The film stars Welles in the lead role and Jeanette Nolan (in her feature film debut) as Lady Macbeth.

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1948 · 1h 47m · Drama

TMDB 7.3/10 (186 votes)

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

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Cast & crew

Orson WellesDirector

Orson Wellesas Macbeth

Jeanette Nolanas Lady Macbeth

Dan O'Herlihyas Macduff

Roddy McDowallas Malcolm

Edgar Barrieras Banquo

Alan Napieras A Holy Father

Erskine Sanfordas Duncan

John Dierkesas Ross

Keene Curtisas Lennox

Peggy Webberas Lady Macduff/The Three

Lionel Brahamas Siward AArchie Heuglyas Young Siward JJerry Farberas Fleance CChristopher Wellesas Macduff Child