Macbeth

1971·Movie

2h 21min

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About

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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Genres: Tragicomedy Psychological Drama Historical Drama
Mood: MelancholicDarkHauntingPoignantSomberDramaticTragicGruesome
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
TragedyProphecy FulfillmentForbidden LoveConspiracyThe Cost Of AmbitionBetrayalMoral AmbiguityUnreliable Narrator
Pacing: Slow BurnGradual Decline
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeMultiple PerspectivesPsychological Horror
Dialog: Rhetorical QuestionsPoetic Language
Character Types: Love InterestSageWarriorAnti-HeroHero
Time: Past EraMedieval Times
Place: Rural CountrysideSmall Town
Cinematic Style: Long TakesMinimalist SetsBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesHistorical Sets

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Roman Polanski, Jack Stephens, Hercules Bellville

Produced by:

Andrew Braunsberg, Hugh Hefner, Victor Lownes

Composed by:

Paul Buckmaster, Simon House

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