Macbeth
1971 · Movie · R · 141 min · ★ 7.1 · 88% critics
In 11th-century Scotland, a warlord becomes obsessed with a twisted prophecy and driven ambition, leading him to betray his ruler and comrades. As distrust and violence spread, his rise to power turns into a bleak, bloody path with no safe way back.
Based on Macbeth
Also known as The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare · The Tragedy of Macbeth
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Details
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-12-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 141 min
- Critic score
- 88/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (300 votes)
About
If you want a bleak, intense Shakespeare tragedy with a strong witch-driven atmosphere and lots of violence, this fits—Not for you if you dislike graphic gore, nudity, or very grim historical adaptations like Henry V or Chimes at Midnight.
Pros: dark, gritty medieval mood; strong Shakespeare tragedy; memorable witches | Cons: graphic violence level high; nudity may distract; some find it slow
Themes
- husband wife relationship
- scotland
- based on play or musical
- rise to power
- 11th century
- betrayal of trust
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review Award — Best Film
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew
Jon Finch
as Macbeth
Francesca Annis
as Lady Macbeth
Martin Shaw
as Banquo
John Stride
as Ross
- NS
Nicholas Selby
as Duncan
Terence Bayler
as Macduff
Stephan Chase
as Malcolm
Paul Shelley
as Donalbain
Noel Davis
as Seyton
Richard Pearson
as Doctor
Directed by Roman Polanski