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Macbeth(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-01-01
60%
4 Votes
Time: 2h 12m
Overview:
An adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Macbeth
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