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Macbeth

December 20, 1971 2h 21m 7.1/10 (295 votes)

Originally released in 1971. Macbeth is a war/drama film. directed by Roman Polanski. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, and Martin Shaw

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 20, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 2h 21m 141 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (295 votes)
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Budget $2.4M Production budget
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Box Office $1M 0.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,400,000
Revenue
$1,000,000

Production Companies

  • Caliban Films
  • Playboy Enterprises

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macbeth about?

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...

Who directed Macbeth?

Macbeth was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is Macbeth?

Macbeth has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).

When was Macbeth released?

Macbeth was released on December 20, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Macbeth?

The main cast of Macbeth includes Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, John Stride, Nicholas Selby.

Is Macbeth worth watching?

Macbeth has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 295 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.