Macbeth (1971 film)
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Macbeth is a 1971 historical drama film directed by Roman Polanski, and co-written by Polanski and Kenneth Tynan. A film adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, it tells the stor
American theatrical release poster
Bear-baiting is a medieval form of entertainment portrayed in the film.
Annis's portrayal of Lady Macbeth has been likened to Lady Godiva (1897 painting of Godiva by John Collier)
Hugh Hefner and Playboy Enterprises provided funding for the film.
Francesca Annis
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Francesca Annis is an English actress. She is known for television roles in Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime, Reckless, Wives and Daughters, Deceit, and Cranford. A six-time BAFTA TV Award nominee,
Macbeth (1971 film)
…Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, it tells the story of the Highland lord who becomes King of Scotland through treachery and murder. Jon Finch and Francesca Annis star as the title character and his wife, noted for their relative youth as actors. Themes of historic recurrence, greater pessimism and internal…
Annis in trailer for Flipper's New Adventure (1964)