The Tragedy of King Richard II (1970)
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
Director: Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: July 30, 1970
Cast
- Ian McKellen - King Richard II
- Timothy West - Henry Bolingbroke
- Robert Eddison - Duke of York
- Paul Hardwick - John of Gaunt
- Peggy Thorpe-Bates - Duchess of York
- Trevor Martin - Earl of Northumberland
- Andrew Crawford - Bishop of Carlisle
- James Laurenson - Sir Pierce of Exton
- Lucy Fleming - Queen Isabella
- Charmian Eyre - Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Original Story)
Production: BBC, Prospect Theatre Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tragedy of King Richard II about?
- The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
- Who directed The Tragedy of King Richard II?
- The Tragedy of King Richard II was directed by Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell.
- Who stars in The Tragedy of King Richard II?
- The Tragedy of King Richard II stars Ian McKellen, Timothy West, Robert Eddison, Paul Hardwick, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Trevor Martin.
- How long is The Tragedy of King Richard II?
- The Tragedy of King Richard II has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Tragedy of King Richard II?
- The Tragedy of King Richard II is a Drama film.
- Where was The Tragedy of King Richard II produced?
- The Tragedy of King Richard II was produced in United Kingdom.