Richard III

Name: Richard III
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1955-12-13
Duration: 2 h 35 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud

1955·Movie·NR·155 min·★ 7.2(98)

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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.

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About Richard III

Richard III is a 1955 English-language drama and history film directed by Laurence Olivier. The cast is led by Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen. It has a runtime of 2h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Kanopy.

Richard III was produced by London Films Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 13, 1955, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Laurence Olivier
Writers: Laurence Olivier, Alan Dent
Release date: December 13, 1955
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: London Films Productions

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Richard III cast & crew

Richard III was directed by Laurence Olivier and written by Laurence Olivier and Alan Dent.

The cast features Laurence Olivier as Richard III, Cedric Hardwicke as King Edward IV of England, Nicholas Hannen as Archbishop, Ralph Richardson as Duke of Buckingham, John Gielgud as George, Duke of Clarence, and Mary Kerridge as Queen Elizabeth.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Walton, cinematography is by Otto Heller, and it was produced by Laurence Olivier.

Is Richard III worth watching?

Richard III holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 98 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and history, Richard III is worth a place on your watchlist.

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