Macbeth (1948)

Macbeth

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

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Licence: ERA Licence required

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 1'44'27''
  • Broadcast date: 2013
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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