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7.3Macbeth, 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.
Released: 1948-10-01107 minDir: Orson WellesDrama
Cast
- Orson Welles as Macbeth
- Jeanette Nolan as Lady Macbeth
- Dan O'Herlihy as Macduff
- Roddy McDowall as Malcolm
- Edgar Barrier as Banquo
- Alan Napier as A Holy Father
Themes
- scotland
- tragic hero
- 11th century
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1940s historical drama films1948 American films1948 English-language films1948 filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsAmerican historical drama filmsEnglish-language historical drama filmsFilms based on MacbethFilms directed by Orson WellesFilms scored by Jacques IbertFilms set in medieval ScotlandFilms with screenplays by Orson Welles