Richard III

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2hrs 18min

Release:

1955

Director:

Laurence Olivier

Distributor:

Criterion

Starring:

Cedric Hardwicke, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud ... More

Synopsis: Laurence Olivier was the director, co-screenwriter (with Alan Dent), and star of this robust adaptation of Shakespeare's drama, which, as Bruce Eder has written, "was the final, crowning glory of the British studio system and the end of the great cycle of British films aimed at international audiences." Olivier begins his Richard III with Edward IV (Cedric Hardwicke) being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard (Laurence Olivier) jealously views the proceedings and begins to ... Full Synopsis

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	Cedric Hardwicke Edward Plantagenet (King Edward IV) Laurence Olivier Richard III John Gielgud George, Duke of Clarence Nicholas Hannen Archbishop of Canterbury