Macbeth

Macbeth

Something wicked this way comes.

2006 · 109 min · ★ 4.2 · Thriller, Drama, Action

Macbeth, loyal to his crime boss, Duncan, is told by witches that he will one day take over. Driven by their prophecy, he and his wife plot to kill Duncan, and takes the leadership of the gang for himself. Maintaining his power will require more murder and violence, finally driving his surviving enemies to unite and destroy him. A sexy, high octane retelling of this classic story.

Directed by Geoffrey Wright · Written by Geoffrey Wright

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