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Macbeth (1954) [N/A]

Featuring:
Maurice Evans, Judith Anderson, House Jameson

Written by:
George Schaefer
William Shakespeare
Anthony Squire

Directed by:
Hudson Faucett, George Schaefer


Release Date:
November 28, 1954

Original Title:
Macbeth

Genres:
Drama | TV Movie

Production Countries:
United Kingdom | United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 103

Overview from TheMovieDB

Macbeth (Maurice Evans), 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 murders his King and takes the throne for himself.

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Overview from Open Movies

Based on Shakespeare's play: As Macbeth and Banquo return victorious from fighting a battle, they are met by three witches who make a series of tantalizing predictions. One of the predictions says that Macbeth will become King of Scotland. As Macbeth agonizes between loyalty and opportunity, his ruthless wife spurs him on to give up his reservations, causing Macbeth to resort to treachery and murder in order to fulfill his ambitions.

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Rankings and Honors

Macbeth (1954) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 7.0/10
Awards Won: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win total

Production

Director:
George Schaefer
Hudson Faussett

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