Scotland, PA

Scotland, PA

Greasy Spoon. Bloody Murder.

R 2001 · 104 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Crime

In a modernized retelling of "MacBeth" set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania, Joe McBeth, an unambitious hamburger stand employee, is driven to success by his scheming wife.

Directed by Billy Morrissette · Written by Billy Morrissette

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