husband wife relationship,scotland,based on play or musical,rise to power,11th century,betrayal of trust

Macbeth (1971)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Roman Polanski
  • Profile picture of Jon Finch
    Macbeth Jon Finch
  • Profile picture of Francesca Annis
    Lady Macbeth Francesca Annis
  • Profile picture of Martin Shaw
    Banquo Martin Shaw
  • Profile picture of John Stride
    Ross John Stride
  • Profile picture of Terence Bayler
    Macduff Terence Bayler
  • Profile picture of Stephan Chase
    Malcolm Stephan Chase
  • Profile picture of Paul Shelley
    Donalbain Paul Shelley
  • Profile picture of Noel Davis
    Seyton Noel Davis

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Keywords

  • husband wife relationship
  • scotland
  • based on play or musical
  • rise to power
  • 11th century
  • betrayal of trust