Macbeth (1948): Cast
Macbeth is a 1948 drama starring Orson Welles as Macbeth, Roddy McDowall and Alan Napier. It is based on Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Barbara Mowat. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Macbeth About?
The premise of Macbeth without spoilers, adapted from Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Barbara Mowat.
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Macbeth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 11th century
- prophecy
- king
- murder
- scotland
- shakespeare play
- defeat
- tragic villain
- standoff
- last stand
- duel
- sword duel
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- battle
- witchcraft
- haunted by own murder victim
- treason
- tragedy
- stabbing
- rise and fall
- guilt
- banquet
- ambition
- witch
- regicide
- hand washing
- severed head
- shakespeare's macbeth
- based on play
- character name as title
- murder of a child
- macbeth character
- lady macbeth character
- hitman
- victory
- villain
- villain as protagonist
- warrior
- siege
- death of protagonist
- shield
- combat
- sword fight
- sword
- battlefield
- vision
- husband wife relationship
- somnambulism
- soldier
- sleeping potion
- servant
Macbeth Cast & Characters
Orson Welles leads the cast as Macbeth, with Roddy McDowall as Malcolm and Alan Napier as A Holy Father.
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Orson Welles as Macbeth -
Roddy McDowall as Malcolm -
Alan Napier as A Holy Father -
Lurene Tuttle as Gentlewoman / The Three
Also Starring in Macbeth
· 16 more- Jeanette Nolan Lady Macbeth
- Erskine Sanford Duncan
- Dan O'Herlihy Macduff
- Edgar Barrier Banquo
- John Dierkes Ross
- Gus Schilling A Porter
- Morgan Farley Doctor
- Keene Curtis Lennox
- Lionel Braham Siward
- William Alland Second Murderer
- Peggy Webber Lady Macduff/The Three
- Christopher Welles Macduff Child
- Jerry Farber Fleance
- Brainerd Duffield First Murderer / The Three
- George Chirello Seyton
- Archie Heugly Young Siward
Macbeth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Macbeth.
Macbeth Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Macbeth – Der Königsmörder” and “Макбeт”.
- Also known as
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- Macbeth – Der Königsmörder
- Макбeт
- Макбет
- 맥베드
- Makbet
- 麦克白
- Macbeth: Reinado de Sangue
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Macbeth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Macbeth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth was released on October 1, 1948.
Who is in the cast of Macbeth?
Macbeth stars Orson Welles as Macbeth, Roddy McDowall as Malcolm and Alan Napier as A Holy Father, among 20 credited actors.
Is Macbeth based on a book?
Yes. Macbeth is adapted from Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Barbara Mowat and Paul Werstine.
Does Macbeth have a post-credit scene?
No. Macbeth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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