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Macbeth

1948 · 107 min · Director: Orson Welles

Macbeth (1948) is a drama film, directed by Orson Welles. It stars Orson Welles and Jeanette Nolan. The 107-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

What Macbeth Is About

Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, is told by three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland. Ambition and his wife’s insistence combine, he commits the treason, takes the crown for himself, and from there one murder keeps requiring the next. Orson Welles directed it and played Macbeth, completing the production very fast and very cheaply on studio sets. The result is not lavish but it is extremely dark: a foggy, rocky, almost cavernous Scotland. Faithful to the text and bold in its form.

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What is Macbeth about?

Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, is told by three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland. Ambition and his wife’s insistence combine, he commits the treason, takes the crown for himself, and from there one murder keeps requiring the next.

Where can I watch Macbeth?

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How long is Macbeth?

Macbeth runs for 107 minutes (1h 47m).

When did Macbeth come out?

Macbeth was released in 1948.

Who directed Macbeth?

Macbeth was directed by Orson Welles.

Who stars in Macbeth?

Macbeth stars Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Roddy McDowall.

What is Macbeth's rating?

Macbeth holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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