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Macbeth

(1948)

October 1, 1948• 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

Top Billed Cast

OW

Orson Welles

Macbeth

JN

Jeanette Nolan

Lady Macbeth

DO

Dan O'Herlihy

Macduff

RM

Roddy McDowall

Malcolm

EB

Edgar Barrier

Banquo

AN

Alan Napier

A Holy Father

ES

Erskine Sanford

Duncan

JD

John Dierkes

Ross

KC

Keene Curtis

Lennox

PW

Peggy Webber

Lady Macduff/The Three

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