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Joe MacBeth

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth, set in a gangster world, follows Lily MacBeth as she persuades her husband Joe to eliminate the reigning crime boss and seize power for himself. Despite initial success, Joe's reign is short-lived, as he faces off against Lennie, a formidable...

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth, set in a gangster world, where Lily MacBeth urges her husband Joe to eliminate the reigning crime boss and claim the top spot for himself. But their success is fleeting, as they soon face off against Lennie, a ruthless mobster seeking revenge for the brutal murders of his father and wife at Joe's hands.

Info about Joe MacBeth

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Feb 01, 1956

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir