Macbeth
Synopsis
Macbeth (Maurice Evans), 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.
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Maurice Evans
Macbeth
Judith Anderson
Lady Macbeth
Jane Rose
First Witch
Frieda Altman
Second Witch
Maud Sheerer
Third Witch
House Jameson
Duncan
Roger Hamilton
Malcolm
William Woodson
the Sergeant
Guy Sorel
Ross
Michael Kane
Angus
Basil Langton
Seyton
John Reese
Fleance
J. Pat O'Malley
the Porter (as Pat O'Malley)
Richard Waring
Macduff
Peter Fernandez
Donalbain
Noel Leslie
the Doctor
George Ebeling
First Murderer
Robert Carricart
Second Murderer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer, Hudson Faussett
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Lehman Engel
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer, Hudson Faussett
William Shakespeare
Lehman Engel
Jack Rayel, Hudson Faussett
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Hudson Faussett
Director
Lehman Engel
Original Music Composer
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
Hudson Faussett
Producer
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 (Maurice Evans), 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 George Schaefer, Hudson Faussett.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Maurice Evans, Judith Anderson, Jane Rose, Frieda Altman, Maud Sheerer.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Macbeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macbeth was composed by Lehman Engel.