Macbeth (1971 movie) facts for kids
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Francesca Annis played Lady Macbeth.
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| Directed by | Roman Polanski |
| Produced by | Andrew Braunsberg Hugh M. Hefner Victor Lownes |
| Screenplay by | Roman Polanski Kenneth Tynan |
| Starring | Jon Finch Francesca Annis |
| Music by | The Third Ear Band |
| Cinematography | Gil Taylor |
| Editing by | Alastair McIntyre |
| Studio | Caliban Films |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | October 13, 1971 (US) February 2, 1972 (UK) |
| Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Macbeth (or The Tragedy of Macbeth) is a 1971 historical drama film directed by Roman Polanski and co-written by Polanski and Kenneth Tynan. A film adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, it tells the story of the Highland lord who becomes King of Scotland through treachery and murder. The film stars Jon Finch as the title character and Francesca Annis as Lady Macbeth, noted for their relative youth as actors. Macbeth was screened out of competition at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival and was a commercial failure in the United States.
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Cast
- Jon Finch as Macbeth
- Francesca Annis as Lady Macbeth
- Martin Shaw as Banquo
- Terence Bayler as Macduff
- John Stride as Ross
- Nicholas Selby as King Duncan
- Stephan Chase as Malcolm
- Paul Shelley as Donalbain
- Maisie MacFarquhar as First Witch
- Elsie Taylor as Second Witch
- Noelle Rimmington as Third Witch
- Keith Chegwin as Fleance
- Diane Fletcher as Lady Macduff
- Mark Dightam as Macduff's son
- Bernard Archard as Angus
- Sydney Bromley as Porter
- Richard Pearson as Doctor
Music
For the film score, Polanski employed the Third Ear Band, a musical group which enjoyed initial success after publishing their album Alchemy in 1969. The band composed original music for the film, by adding electronic music to hand drums, woodwinds and strings. Recorders and oboes were also used, inspired by Medieval music in Scotland. Additionally, elements of music in India and the Middle East and jazz were incorporated into the score.
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| BAFTA Awards | 1973 | Best Film Music | Third Ear Band | Nominated | |
| Best Costume Design | Anthony Mendleson | Won | |||
| National Board of Review | 3 January 1972 | Best Film | Macbeth | Won | |
| Top Ten Films | Won |
Images for kids
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Lindisfarne Castle was a filming location.
See also
In Spanish: Macbeth (película de 1971) para niños
