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Macbeth

A Scottish warrior, driven by a prophecy from three eerie witches, becomes consumed by ambition to seize the throne of Scotland.

Macbeth (Ian McKellen) is a daring member of the Scottish military, who receives a revelation from three menacing sorceresses that he will someday become the King of Scotland. This information gives him a thirst for power, and with prompting from his wife, Lady Macbeth (Judi Dench),he kills the current leader in order to take the throne. But he must continue to commit murders to keep his actions a secret, and soon no one is safe.

Info about Macbeth

Studio(s): Royal Shakespeare Company, Thames Television

Originally Released: United States, Feb 02, 1979

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama