Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 8

Duration: 4'03''

Synopsis

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

Further Information

Macbeth - Act 5 Scene 8 - Scene comparison

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

6'43''

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 8

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 8

4'03''

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

Macbeth (2010) | Act 5 Scene 8

Macbeth (2010) | Act 5 Scene 8

8'14''

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

8'17''

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

8'10''

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

The Tragedy of Macbeth | Act 5 Scene 7/8

The Tragedy of Macbeth | Act 5 Scene 7/8

6'21''

Macbeth fights and kills Young Siward. Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

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Macbeth (1948)

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Orson Welles's classic film version of Shakespeare's play about a Scottish nobleman heavily influenced by his wife's lust for power.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 1

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 1

1'08''

Three witches plan to meet Macbeth after the battle.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 3

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 3

3'47''

The witches greet Macbeth with three titles; Banquo receives prophecies.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 4

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 4

1'47''

Duncan names Malcolm Prince of Cumberland; Macbeth hides his ambition.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 5

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 5

5'45''

Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter and calls on dark spirits.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 6

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 6

3'54''

Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, praising its beauty.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 7

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 7

1'52''

Macbeth hesitates to kill Duncan; Lady Macbeth persuades him.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 1

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 1

6'03''

Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 2

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 2

5'34''

Macbeth murders Duncan and is shaken; Lady Macbeth steadies him.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 3

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 3

4'25''

The murder is discovered; Macbeth kills the guards; Malcolm and Donalbain flee.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 4

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 4

1'17''

Ross and an old man discuss unnatural events; Macbeth is crowned.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 1

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 1

6'53''

Banquo suspects Macbeth; Macbeth hires murderers.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 2

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 2

1'31''

Lady Macbeth senses Macbeth's anxiety; he hints at Banquo's murder.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 3

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 3

50''

Banquo is killed; Fleance escapes.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 4

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 4

9'45''

Banquo's ghost appears at Macbeth's banquet.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 1

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 1

3'42''

The witches show Macbeth three apparitions.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 2

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 2

2'42''

Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff's wife and children.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 3

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 3

7'09''

Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty; Macduff vows revenge.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 1

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 1

5'57''

Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, consumed by guilt.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 2

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 2

1'25''

Scottish forces gather against Macbeth.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 3

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 3

5'14''

Macbeth clings to witches' prophecies.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 4

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 4

1'14''

Malcolm's army disguises with branches.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 5

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 5

5'47''

Macbeth learns of Lady Macbeth's death; delivers 'Tomorrow' speech.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 6/7

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 6/7

6'50''

Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff lead their army toward Dunsinane, signalling the final assault on Macbeth's castle. Macbeth fights and kills Yo...

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 3

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 3

5'14''

Macbeth clings to witches' prophecies.
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Macbeth fights and kills Young Siward.