The tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare = La tragedia de Macbeth
Format:
Video disc
Title:
The tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare = La tragedia de Macbeth
Other title(s):
Tragedia de Macbeth
Roman Polanski's film of Macbeth
Macbeth
Uniform Title:
Macbeth (Motion picture : 1971)
ISBN:
9780767881630
Edition:
Widescreen version.
Publication:
Culver City, California : Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, [2002]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 sheet (color illustrations ; 19 x 13 cm)
General Note:
Parallel title from optional Spanish subtitles.
Based on the play "The tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1971.
"© 2002 layout and design, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. ... © 1971, renewed 1999, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. & Playboy Entertainment Group Inc."--Disc label
Wide screen (2.35:1).
Accompanying sheet with chapter index inserted in container.
Contents:
Special features: theatrical trailers.
Summary:
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.
"Macbeth [is] the Scottish war hero whose insane ambition unleashes a cycle of violence. Prompted by the supernatural prophecy of three witches, Macbeth is goaded by his Lady ... into slaying King Duncan ... and assuming his throne. Macbeth plunges further into murder and moral decay to keep the unsteady crown on his head. While his wife crumbles away in guilt and madness, the haunted Macbeth fights to prevent another dark forecast which may doom him."-- Container
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: R.
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