Macbeth
Synopsis
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 murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Top Cast
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Michael Jayston
Macbeth
Brian Badcoe
Lennox
Tim Hardy
Ross
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Lady Macbeth
Ralph Nossek
Banquo
Gary Watson
Macduff
Roy Herrick
Servant
David Weston
Malcolm
Shirley Cooklin
First witch / Gentlewoman
Roy Barraclough
Caithness
Brian Godfrey
Donalbain
Patricia Leventon
Second witch
Martin Matthews
Old man / Siward's son
Frederick Pyne
Lord
Colin Rix
First murderer
Lewis Teasdale
Second murderer
Harry Burgess Wall
Fleance
Rosalie Westwater
Third witch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Warren
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Warren
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
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 murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Charles Warren.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Michael Jayston, Brian Badcoe, Tim Hardy, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ralph Nossek.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.