Macbeth · 1971

Macbeth

Roman Polanski · 141 min · United Kingdom

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.

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Budget

US$2,400,000

Worldwide revenue

US$1,000,000

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 2 nominations total

Production companies

Caliban Films, Playboy Enterprises

Locations

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• Approximate: the city or region
• Filming
• Setting

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Setting

Escocia

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Cast

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  Jon Finch

  Macbeth

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  Francesca Annis

  Lady Macbeth

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  Martin Shaw

  Banquo

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  John Stride

  Ross

• Nicholas Selby

  Duncan

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  Terence Bayler

  Macduff

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  Stephan Chase

  Malcolm

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  Paul Shelley

  Donalbain