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Macbeth

Seen it?

1979 | 154 min | Music, Horror, Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for fantasy readers and people who like to watch through their fingers. Its magic has rules, and the story plays by them. Same wavelength as Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Long and immersive, at 2 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 34 min.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
  • Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.

Piero Cappuccilli and Shirley Verrett lead Verdi’s sombre masterpiece, drawn from one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedies. Filmed for television at Teatro alla Scala in 1979, Claudio Abbado conductes a night to remember.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerVery strong

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carlo Battistoni

  • Piero CappuccilliMacbeth
  • Shirley VerrettLady Macbeth
  • Nicolai GhiaurovBanco
  • Stefania MalagúDama di Lady Macbeth
  • Veriano LuchettiMacduff, nobile scozzese
  • Antonio SavastanoMalcolm, figlio di Duncano
  • Giovanni FoianiMedico
  • Carlo MelicianiDomestico di Macbeth
  • Giuseppe MorresiSicario
  • Alfredo GiacomottiPrima apparizione (voice)