Macbeth (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Macbeth is a drama and tv movie film directed by Werner Schroeter, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Fusing Shakespeare‘s tragedy with the Verdi opera, Schroeter's Macbeth is a fascinating television experiment shot entirely in a studio with several electronic cameras. As Schroeter would recall, "I arranged the Verdi music for a quartet of violin, accordion, piano and oboe, but modeled the rhythms on Argentinian tangos and boleros. The actors sang with horrifying, shrill voices.... The use of video allowed me to produce extraordinary colors.... Of all my films, Macbeth was most unwelcome: Audiences don’t like their Shakespeare to be presented in this way, but I do not differentiate between kitsch and culture...". - MoMA
Who’s in it. Macbeth stars Anette Tirier as Lady Macbeth, Magdalena Montezuma, Sigurd Salto as Duncan and Suzanne Sheed.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Macbeth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macbeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macbeth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macbeth (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Macbeth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Macbeth worth watching?
- Macbeth holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Anette Tirier, Magdalena Montezuma, Sigurd Salto and Suzanne Sheed.
- When was Macbeth released?
- Macbeth was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.