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Macbeth

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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.

Directed by Orson Welles
Written by William Shakespeare, Orson Welles
Produced by Orson Welles
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Top Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Macbeth

Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan

Lady Macbeth

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

Macduff

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Malcolm

Edgar Barrier

Edgar Barrier

Banquo

Alan Napier

Alan Napier

A Holy Father

Erskine Sanford

Erskine Sanford

Duncan

John Dierkes

John Dierkes

Ross

Keene Curtis

Keene Curtis

Lennox

Peggy Webber

Peggy Webber

Lady Macduff/The Three

Themes & Keywords

scotlandtragic hero11th centurybruxaprofeciaséculo xxi

About Macbeth

Macbeth is a drama film released in 1948 exploring themes of scotland, tragic hero, 11th century, bruxa, profecia, século xxi. Directed by Orson Welles, it stars Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy. 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.

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