Richard III (1995)
R 29 Dec 1995 • Drama, Sci-Fi, War • 1h 50m
William Shakespeare's classic play is brought into the present with the setting as Great Britian in the 1930s. Civil war has erupted with the House of Lancaster on one side, claiming the right to the British throne and hoping to bring freedom to the country. Opposing is the House of York, commanded by the infamous Richard III (Sir Ian McKellen), who rules over a fascist government and hopes to install himself as a dictator monarch.
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Language:
English
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 12 nominations total
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
86
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Box Office Total:
$2,684,904