Richard III

1995    1h 44m    R
7.396%85%67%
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.
Written By
Ian McKellen, William Shakespeare,
Studio
Mayfair Entertainment International, British Screen,

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Cast of Richard III
  • Ian McKellenRichard III
  • Annette BeningQueen Elizabeth
  • Jim BroadbentThe Duke of Buckingham
  • Robert Downey Jr.Earl Rivers
  • Kristin Scott ThomasLady Anne
  • Adrian DunbarJames Tyrrell
  • Maggie SmithDuchess of York
  • Tim McInnernyWilliam Catesby
  • Edward HardwickeLord Stanley
  • Nigel HawthorneThe Duke of Clarence
  • Jim CarterLord Hastings
  • Dominic WestThe Earl of Richmond
  • John WoodKing Edward IV
  • Roger HammondArchbishop Thomas
  • Bill PatersonSir Richard Ratcliffe
  • Donald SumpterBrackenbury
  • Michael Elphick2nd Murderer
  • Kate Steavenson-PaynePrincess Elizabeth
  • James Dreyfus1st Subaltern
  • David Antrobus2nd Subaltern
  • Christopher BowenPrince Edward
  • Edward JewesburyKing Henry
  • Matthew GroomYoung Prince
  • Ryan GilmoreGeorge Stanley
  • Marco WilliamsonPrince of Wales
  • Tres HanleyAir Hostess
  • Andy RashleighGaolor in the Tower
  • Denis LillLord Mayor
  • Bruce PurchaseCity Gentleman
  • Madeleine MoraDream Angel
  • Stacey KentBallroom Singer
  • Derek LyonsBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
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