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Richard III

NR19552h 35mLaurence Olivier

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"Conscience is a word that cowards use."

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.

DramaHistory
EnglandCoronationBased On Play Or MusicalBetrayalKingHunchbackTower Of London15th CenturyBritish MonarchyVistavision

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What is Richard III (1955) 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…

Who stars in Richard III?

Richard III stars Laurence Olivier (Richard III), Cedric Hardwicke (King Edward IV of England), Nicholas Hannen (Archbishop), Ralph Richardson (Duke of Buckingham), John Gielgud (George, Duke of Clarence). The film was directed by Laurence Olivier.

How long is Richard III?

Richard III has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch Richard III?

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