Macbeth (1971)

12/20/1971 (GB) • War, Drama • 2h 21m

Overview

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.

Macbeth (1971)

12/20/1971 (GB) • 2h 21m

War, Drama

Overview

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,400,000.00

Revenue

$1,000,000.00

Keywords

husband wife relationship

scotland

based on play or musical

rise to power

11th century

betrayal of trust

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