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Macbeth (1971) Movie vs Book
Film · 1971 · Directed by Roman Polanski · Starring Jon Finch, Francesca Annis
Macbeth (1971) Movie: Cast and Details
A Scottish lord kills his king to take the throne.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt follows the play closely but with a very bloody style.
Read or watch first?
Read the play first. The film is dark.
What the book gives you
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare
An annotated edition helps with the older language.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, powerful classic.