Richard III
📖 Synopsis
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Conscience is a word that cowards use.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Laurence OlivierRichard III
Cedric HardwickeKing Edward IV of England
Nicholas HannenArchbishop
Ralph RichardsonDuke of Buckingham
John GielgudGeorge, Duke of Clarence
Mary KerridgeQueen Elizabeth
Pamela BrownJane ShoreP
Paul HusonEdward, Prince of Wales
Claire BloomThe Lady Anne
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Richard III about?
- Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.
- Who directed Richard III?
- Richard III was directed by Laurence Olivier.
- When was Richard III released?
- Richard III was released on December 13, 1955.
- How long is Richard III?
- Richard III has a runtime of 2h 35m.
- Where can I track Richard III?
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