Macbeth
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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 commits a treasonous act and takes the throne for himself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-04
Top Cast
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Orson Welles
Macbeth
Jeanette Nolan
Lady Macbeth
Dan O'Herlihy
Macduff
Roddy McDowall
Malcolm
Edgar Barrier
Banquo
Alan Napier
A Holy Father
Erskine Sanford
Duncan
John Dierkes
Ross
Keene Curtis
Lennox
Peggy Webber
Lady Macduff/The Three
Lionel Braham
Siward
Archie Heugly
Young Siward
Jerry Farber
Fleance
Christopher Welles
Macduff Child
Morgan Farley
Doctor
Lurene Tuttle
Gentlewoman / The Three
Brainerd Duffield
First Murderer / The Three
William Alland
Second Murderer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles
- Original Score
- Jacques Ibert
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures, Mercury Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Orson Welles, William Shakespeare
Jacques Ibert
John L. Russell
Louis Lindsay
Orson Welles
Department Leadership Roster
Orson Welles
Director
Orson Welles
Screenplay
Orson Welles
Producer
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
Louis Lindsay
Editor
Fred A. Ritter
Costume Design
Orson Welles
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macbeth
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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 commits a treasonous act and takes the throne for himself.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Macbeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macbeth was composed by Jacques Ibert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Macbeth?
Macbeth holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).