Joe Macbeth
“Scarface... Dillinger... and now Joe Macbeth”
Synopsis
Lily Macbeth pushes her husband Joe to rub out the reigning crime boss and become the new kingpin himself. Success is short-lived, however, as he confronts Lennie, a mobster whose father and wife were Joe's murder victims.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Hughes
- Original Score
- Trevor Duncan
- Original Title
- Joe Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Hughes
Ken Hughes, William Shakespeare, Philip Yordan
Trevor Duncan
Basil Emmott
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Hughes
Director
Ken Hughes
Screenplay
Philip Yordan
Writer
Trevor Duncan
Original Music Composer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Macbeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joe Macbeth about?
Lily Macbeth pushes her husband Joe to rub out the reigning crime boss and become the new kingpin himself. Success is short-lived, however, as he confronts Lennie, a mobster whose father and wife were Joe's murder victims.
Who directed Joe Macbeth?
Joe Macbeth was directed by Ken Hughes.
Who stars in Joe Macbeth?
The principal cast of Joe Macbeth includes Paul Douglas, Ruth Roman, Bonar Colleano, Grégoire Aslan, Sidney James.
When was Joe Macbeth released and how long is it?
Joe Macbeth was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Joe Macbeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joe Macbeth was composed by Trevor Duncan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Macbeth?
Joe Macbeth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).