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Macbeth 1971 Directed by Roman Polanski

Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , War
Production Companies Playboy Enterprises , Caliban Films
Budget $2,400,000
Revenue $1,000,000
Release Date 20 December 1971
141 mins
Cast
Jon Finch Macbeth
Francesca Annis Lady Macbeth
Martin Shaw Banquo
Paul Shelley Donalbain
Noel Davis Seyton
Ian Hogg First Thane
Diane Fletcher Lady Macduff
Bruce Purchase Caithness
Frank Wylie Menteith
Maisie MacFarquhar First Witch
Elsie Taylor Second Witch
Noelle Rimmington Third Witch
Patricia Mason Gentlewoman
Michael Balfour First Murderer
Andrew McCulloch Second Murderer
Mark Dightam Macduff's Son
Bill Drysdale King's Groom #1
Roy Jones King's Groom #2
Vic Abbott Cawdor
Geoffrey Reed Second Thane
Nigel Ashton Third Thane
William Hobbs Young Seyward
Alf Joint Old Seyward
Paul Hennen Doctor's Apprentice
Howard Lang Old Soldier (uncredited)