Macbeth(1971)
Macbeth Synopsis
Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.
Macbeth (1971) is a war and drama film directed by Roman Polanski, released on December 20, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw and John Stride. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 302 ratings.
- Director:
- Roman Polanski
- Writers:
- Kenneth Tynan, Roman Polanski, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Andrew Braunsberg
- Cinematographer:
- Gilbert Taylor
- Composer:
- Paul Buckmaster
- Production:
- Caliban Films, Playboy Enterprises
- Budget:
- $2,400,000
- Revenue:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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Macbeth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Finch
as Macbeth
Francesca Annis
as Lady Macbeth
Martin Shaw
as Banquo
John Stride
as Ross
- Nicholas Selby
Nicholas Selby
as Duncan
Terence Bayler
as Macduff
Stephan Chase
as Malcolm
Paul Shelley
as Donalbain
Noel Davis
as Seyton
Richard Pearson
as Doctor
- Andrew Laurence
Andrew Laurence
as Lennox
Bernard Archard
as Angus
Key crew
Directed by Roman Polanski, written by Kenneth Tynan, Roman Polanski and William Shakespeare, produced by Andrew Braunsberg.
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Macbeth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 302 ratings.
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Macbeth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Macbeth online?
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Macbeth (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Macbeth?
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The main cast of Macbeth (1971) includes Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, John Stride and Nicholas Selby. The film was directed by Roman Polanski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Macbeth released?
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Macbeth was released on December 20, 1971 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is Macbeth worth watching?
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Macbeth (1971) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 302 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Macbeth?
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