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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.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.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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
James Le Gros
- Joe 'Mac' McBeth
- (as James LeGros)
Tom Guiry
- Malcolm Duncan
- (as Thomas Guiry)
Timothy 'Speed' Levitch
- Hector (Hippie #2)
- (as Timothy Speed Levitch)
Glenn Wadman
- Andy the Homeless Guy
- (as Glen Wadman)
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- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaThe oven mitt that Pat McBeth uses to cover up the burn mark has the same tartan as the clan McBeth.
- GoofsThe term "homeless" was not in common use in the mid 1970s.
- Quotes
McDuff: What do you think of Malcolm?
Mrs. Lenox: Oh, well. I think he's rude, selfish and evil. But I never once judged him.
- Crazy creditsThis Film Is Dedicated to the Cast and Crew
- ConnectionsFeatures McCloud (1970)
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Absolutely bizarre but effective adaption of the Shakespeare tale "MacBeth" by frist-time writer and director Billy Morrissette. In "Scotland, PA.", a '70s-like working class-like couple, Joe and Pat McBeth (James LeGros and Maura Tierney), who both work at Duncan's, a small-town fast food joint, dream of running their own restaurant and go to great lengths to earn it. However, they get their opportunity by sending their boss, Norm Duncan (James Rebhorn) to an unpleasant demise and quickly give the place a complete make-over. Before the duo think that they're never be caught and tried for their crime, a police lieutenant named McDuff (Christopher Walken), strolls into town to look into the case and find out who is responsible for Duncan's death. There's isn't a lot of funny moments in the movie, nevertheless, it makes you want to giggle with delight. The standouts here are Tierney and LeGros, who are fine in holding their ground throughout the time. As for Walken, who handles his character like Peter Falk did as Columbo or Frances McDormand in "Fargo" very well, gives the viewer another reason to enjoy the movie. This movie may not be well-made as "Shakespeare in Love", but this film also has the emotional edge and that counts as well.
- mhasheider
- May 14, 2002
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $384,098
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $43,366
- Feb 10, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $384,098
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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