Synopsis: Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
There are 3 editions of this movie (including the current edition) in the current region (region A (Blu-ray))
There are no other editions of this movie in other regions.
1948 Version - presented in 1080p/English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.
Commentary - in this new audio commentary, Orson Welles biographer Joseph McBride discusses in great detail the production history of Macbeth, the different versions of the film, its reception in the United States and abroad, the film's unique visual style and atmosphere, the use of music, etc. Wonderful commentary.
Disc Two
1950 Version - presented in 1080p/English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.
Welles and Shakespeare - in this video interview, Professor Michael Anderegg, author of Orson Welles, Shakespeare and Popular Culture, discusses Orson Welles' long and quite fascinating relationship with William Shakespeare's work, his time at Republic Pictures, and the filming of Macbeth (with some very interesting comments about the Christian elements that were introduced in the film). Professor Michael Anderegg also discusses the filming of Othello and Chimes at Midnight. In English, not subtitled. (12 min, 1080p).
Adapting Shakespeare on Film - in this new featurette, directors Carlo Carlei (Romeo and Juliet, The Flight of the Innocent) and Billy Morrissette (Scotland, PA) talk about their appreciation for Macbeth and Orson Welles' film. In English, not subtitled. (9 min, 1080p).
We Walk Again - presented here is an excerpt from We Walk Again, a 1937 WPA documentary containing scenes from Orson Welles' Federal Theatre Project production of Macbeth. In English, not subtitled. (8 min, 1080p).
That Was Orson Welles - in this new video interview, actor/writer/director Peter Bogdanovich recalls his first encounter with Orson Welles in Los Angeles and discusses their rather fascinating relationship during the years. There are additional comments about Orson Welles' work, working methods, and the visual style and structure of Macbeth. In English, not subtitled. (10 min, 1080p).
Restoring Macbeth - in this video interview, former UCLA Film & Television Archive Preservation Officer Robert Gitt addresses some of the dilemmas he faced during the restoration and reconstruction of Orson Welles' original version of Macbeth. In English, not subtitled. (9 min, 1080p).
Free Republic: Herber J. Yates and the Story of Republic Pictures - in this very informative featurette, archivist Marc Wanamaker discusses the fascinating history of Republic Pictures, some of its biggest hits and stars, and the filming of Macbeth. In English, not subtitled. (7 min, 1080p).
Orson Welles's Macbeth - an essay by Jonathan Rosenbaum. In text-format.
Booklet - an illustrated booklet featuring Jonathan Rosenbaum's essay "Orson Welles's Macbeth".