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Macbeth is a 1948 American historical drama directed by Orson Welles. A film adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, it tells the story of the Scottish general who becomes the King of Scotland through treachery and murder. The film stars Welles in the lead role and Jeanette Nolan (in her feature film debut) as Lady Macbeth.
With Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Roddy McDowall. 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 murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Macbeth is a 1948 American historical drama war film adaptation by Orson Welles of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, with Welles in the lead role. Jeanette Nolan co-stars as Lady Macbeth...
Set in fog-draped, macabre landscapes, the film unfolds the tragic story of Macbeth's ascent to the throne, driven by a sinister prophecy and his ruthless wife. Welles'...
Jan 11, 2008 · Macbeth (1948) -- (Movie Clip) Is This A Dagger? Director, Shakespeare-adapter and star Orson Welles plots murder with his wife (Jeanette Nolan), dismisses Banquo (Edgar Barrier) and sees a ghost in Macbeth, 1948.
Macbeth (1948) is Orson Welles' dark and grim take on William Shakespeare's play about treachery, guilt, and paranoia. Welles directed Macbeth with an acute eye for the most scary vibe and ...
Overtly theatrical with shades of German Expressionism, this Macbeth-on-a-budget is still rich in atmosphere; French poet, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau praised its “crude, irreverent power.” With Jeanette Nolan, Dan O’Herlihy, Roddy McDowall.
