Macbeth [dvd videorecording]

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Title:

Macbeth [dvd videorecording]

Author:

Braunsberg, Andrew.

ISBN:

9780767881630

Edition:

Widescreen version (2.35:1).

Publication Information:

Burbank, Calif. : Columbia Tristar Home Video, [1987], c1971.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (140 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

Based on the play "The tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1971.

MPAA rating: R.

Special features: theatrical trailers.

Abstract:

A classic tragedy about the lust for power and its ultimate bloody consequences. Macbeth is a Scottish war hero whose insane ambition unleashes a cycle of violence. Prompted by the supernatural prophecy of three witches, Macbeth is then goaded by his lady into slaying King Duncan in order to assume the throne. He plunges further into murder and moral decay to keep the unsteady crown on his head.

Personal Subject:

Macbeth, King of Scotland, 11th cent.-Drama- DVDs.

Gruoch, Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland-Drama- DVDs.

Subject Term:

Violent crimes -- Drama -- DVDs.

Witches -- Drama -- DVDs.

Added Author:

Braunsberg, Andrew.

Polanski, Roman.

Tynan, Kenneth, 1927-1980.

Finch, Jon, 1941-

Annis, Francesca, 1945-