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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 (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 ...
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.
Welles’ experimental B-movie Macbeth is something of a miracle. He cut a deal with Republic Pictures, known best for singing cowboy oaters, for $700,000 to film his recent stage production using some some leftover sets, costumes that are an odd mix of Tartan, Tartar, and Statue of Liberty.
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 (Orson Welles) is travelling across a misty moor one evening when he encounters three mysterious women whom acclaim him Thane of Cawdor. His is surely Thane of Glamis, and Cawdor is another man altogether - or is he?
