
Overview
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 commits a treasonous act and takes the throne for himself.
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DirectorOrson Welles
WriterOrson Welles
Cast

Orson Welles
Macbeth

Jeanette Nolan
Lady Macbeth

Dan O'Herlihy
Macduff

Roddy McDowall
Malcolm

Edgar Barrier
Banquo

Alan Napier
A Holy Father

Erskine Sanford
Duncan

John Dierkes
Ross

Keene Curtis
Lennox

Peggy Webber
Lady Macduff/The Three

Lionel Braham
Siward
Archie Heugly
Young Siward
Jerry Farber
Fleance
Christopher Welles
Macduff Child

Morgan Farley
Doctor

Lurene Tuttle
Gentlewoman / The Three
Brainerd Duffield
First Murderer / The Three

William Alland
Second Murderer
George Chirello
Seyton

Gus Schilling
A Porter
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Keywords
scotlandtragic hero11th century
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026











