Macbeth (1948 film)

Macbeth
Theatrical release poster
Directed byOrson Welles
Screenplay byOrson Welles (uncredited)
Based onMacbeth by William Shakespeare
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn L. Russell
Edited byLouis Lindsay
Music byJacques Ibert
Color processBlack and white
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release dates
September 3, 1948 (Venice Film Festival)
  • October 7, 1948 (1948-10-07)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$800,000[1]–$900,000[2]

Macbeth is a 1948 American historical drama directed by Orson Welles. A film adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, it tells the story of the Scottish general who becomes the King of Scotland through treachery and murder. The film stars Welles in the lead role and Jeanette Nolan (in her feature film debut) as Lady Macbeth.

  1. ^ Hopper 1947, p. 37.
  2. ^ "Welles' 'Macbeth' Now Costing Rep $900,000". Variety. July 2, 1947. p. 3 – via Internet Archive.