Macbeth [Criterion Collection] (1971)

Perhaps William Shakespeare meant to have Lady Macbeth perform her sleepwalking scene in the nude -- it was this X-rated scene and the film's much-publicized spurts of violence, rather than the brilliant performances of Jon Finch as Macbeth and Francesca Annis as his Lady, that lured crowds to Roman Polanski's 1972 adaptation of Macbeth. Only a few critics glommed onto the most impressive aspect of Polanski's version: as Macbeth and his wife sink deeper and deeper into the morass of their murderous ambitions, they age and ... Read More

Perhaps William Shakespeare meant to have Lady Macbeth perform her sleepwalking scene in the nude -- it was this X-rated scene and the film's much-publicized spurts of violence, rather than the brilliant performances of Jon Finch as Macbeth and Francesca Annis as his Lady, that lured crowds to Roman Polanski's 1972 adaptation of Macbeth. Only a few critics glommed onto the most impressive aspect of Polanski's version: as Macbeth and his wife sink deeper and deeper into the morass of their murderous ambitions, they age and wither before our eyes (Shakespeare's play does cover several years, but this is usually forgotten or ignored by many actors and directors). Macbeth was financed and released by Playboy, which naturally necessitated a fold-out spread on "the witches of Cawdor." The original Shakespearean text was adapted for the screen by Polanski and Kenneth Tynan. Despite an excellent first week, Macbeth ended up in the red, compelling Hugh Hefner to think twice about future motion-picture projects. Hal Erickson, Rovi Read Less

• All from $34.94
• New Movies from $34.94

• DVD (1)
• Choose Release (4)

See All Releases

2014 Release

UPC:

715515126717

• Movie Details
• Seller
• Sort U.K./EUR Sellers Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Release Date Release Date: Rev Sellers Near Me

• DVD, New 2014, Criterion Collection (Direct) UPC: 715515126717 See Item Details ▾

  newtownvideo HIGH huntingdon valley, PA, USA

  $34.94 Add to Basket

  	Edition: 2014, Criterion Collection (Direct) DVD, New Available Copies: 10+	Details: UPC: 715515126717 Format: Full Screen DVD Region: 1 Discs: 2 Studio: Criterion Collection (Direct) Released: 2014-06-30 Language: English MPAA Rating: R Alibris ID: 18108067267	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $3.46 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Martin Shaw, Francesca Annis, Jon Finch. New. 1971 Run time: 140. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

2014, UPC: 715515125918 Blu-Ray See All from $45.71	2014, UPC: 715515126717 DVD See All from $34.94
2002, UPC: 043396077805 DVD See All from $8.31	1994, UPC: 043396606227 VHS See All from $12.56