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Richard III

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Richard III
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2hrs 18min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1955
Directors:
Anthony Bushell, Laurence Olivier
Distributor:
Criterion
Starring:
Cedric Hardwicke, Laurence Olivier, Nicholas Hannen  ...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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Mike Cummings, AMG Review
This 1955 film offers a rare boon, the opportunity to see three of the 20th century's greatest British actors -- Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud, and Sir Ralph Richardson -- acting together in the same production. Olivier, the director and star of Richard III, overarches the film in a portrayal of Richard that ranges from impishly wicked to fiendishly diabolical. Early on, he is perversely endearing. ... Full Review
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Cedric Hardwicke
Edward Plantagenet (King Edward IV)
Laurence Olivier
King Richard III, Richard III
Nicholas Hannen
Archbishop of Canterbury
John Gielgud
George, Duke of Clarence
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