Macbeth
1948 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Macbeth, a loyal henchman to his crime boss, Duncan, is told by teenage witches that he will one day assume great power. Driven by their prophecy, he plots with his wife to kill Duncan, and takes the leadership of the gang for himself. Maintaining his power will require more murders and violence, finally driving his surviving enemies to unite and destroy him.
Direction Orson Welles
Cast Orson Welles · Jeanette Nolan · Dan O'Herlihy · Roddy McDowall · Edgar Barrier · Erskine Sanford · Peggy Webber · Alan Napier · John Dierkes · Brainerd Duffield · Keene Curtis · Lurene Tuttle · Morgan Farley · Lionel Braham
Soundtrack Jacques Ibert
Screenplay Orson Welles · William Shakespeare
Cinematography John L. Russell
Original title Macbeth
7.5
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