Macbeth
“It will have blood.”
Synopsis
Consistent of only two long shots, three witches predict that Macbeth will ascend to the throne of Scotland. To fulfill this prophecy, Lady Macbeth convinces her husband to murder King Duncan, who has come to spend the night at their home. This crime plunges the new ruler into a macabre spiral that will lead him to sink into guilt and madness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Béla Tarr
- Screenplay & Story
- Béla Tarr
- Original Score
- András Szabó
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Béla Tarr
Béla Tarr, William Shakespeare
András Szabó
Buda Gulyás, Ferenc Pap
Department Leadership Roster
Béla Tarr
Director
Buda Gulyás
Director of Photography
Béla Tarr
Screenplay
Ferenc Pap
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macbeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macbeth about?
Consistent of only two long shots, three witches predict that Macbeth will ascend to the throne of Scotland. To fulfill this prophecy, Lady Macbeth convinces her husband to murder King Duncan, who has come to spend the night at their home. This crime plunges the new ruler into a macabre spiral that will lead him to sink into guilt and madness.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Béla Tarr.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes György Cserhalmi, Erzsébet Kútvölgyi, Ferenc Bencze, Imre Csuja, János Derzsi.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Macbeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macbeth was composed by András Szabó.