Richard III
📖 Synopsis
A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “I can smile, and murder while I smile”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Ian McKellenRichard III
Annette BeningQueen Elizabeth
Jim BroadbentThe Duke of Buckingham
Robert Downey Jr.Earl Rivers
Kristin Scott ThomasLady Anne
Adrian DunbarJames Tyrrell
Maggie SmithDuchess of York
Tim McInnernyWilliam Catesby
Edward HardwickeLord Stanley
Nigel HawthorneThe Duke of Clarence🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Richard III about?
- A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.
- Who directed Richard III?
- Richard III was directed by Richard Loncraine.
- When was Richard III released?
- Richard III was released on December 29, 1995.
- How long is Richard III?
- Richard III has a runtime of 1h 44m.
- Where can I track Richard III?
- You can track Richard III on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












