Richard III (1955)

Cast

• 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
• Mary Kerridge - Queen Elizabeth
• Pamela Brown - Jane Shore
• Paul Huson - Edward, Prince of Wales
• Claire Bloom - The Lady Anne
• Wallace Bosco - Monk

Screenplay

• Colley Cibber
• David Garrick
• William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
• Laurence Olivier (Screenplay)

Themes

Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties

Keywords

england, coronation, based on play or musical, betrayal, king, hunchback, tower of london, 15th century, british monarchy, vistavision

Trailer

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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.

Who stars in Richard III?

Richard III stars Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Mary Kerridge.

How long is Richard III?

Richard III has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).

What genre is Richard III?

Richard III is a Drama, History film.

Where was Richard III produced?

Richard III was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of Richard III?

The themes of Richard III include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties.