Richard III

Richard III (1955)

Not Rated 11 Mar 1956 • Biography, Drama, History • 2h 41m
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Richard's military skills have helped to put his older brother Edward on the throne of England. But jealousy and resentment cause Richard to seek the crown for himself, and he conceives a lengthy and carefully calculated plan using deception, manipulation, and outright murder to achieve his goal. His plotting soon has tumultuous consequences, both for himself and for England.

Laurence Olivier
Director
William Shakespeare, Laurence Olivier, David Garrick
Writer
Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen
Starring

Language: English, Latin
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 3 nominations total
Country: United Kingdom
Metacritic Score: 88
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total:

7.4

IMDb (5334 votes)
81%
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