Richard III

Richard III

19951hr 44min
critics rating 96%96%
audience rating 85%85%

In this riveting adaptation of Shakespeare's historical tragedy, "Richard III" takes on a whole new dimension as the power-hungry Richard descends into a maelstrom of madness and deceit. Set against the backdrop of a politically tumultuous 1930s England, the film weaves a tale of betrayal, ambition, and treachery as Richard schemes to claim the throne for himself. As the country is torn apart by civil war between the houses of York and Lancaster, Richard's thirst for power knows no bounds.

With a stellar cast led by Ian McKellen in the titular role, "Richard III" is a cinematic tour de force that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. As Richard manipulates and eliminates anyone standing in his way, the stakes are raised higher with each twist and turn in the plot. Will Richard succeed in his ruthless quest for power, or will his own downfall be his ultimate undoing? Find out in this gripping and visually stunning adaptation that brings Shakespeare's timeless tale to life in a whole new light.

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Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

Earl Rivers

Robert Downey Jr.

Ian McKellen

Richard III

Ian McKellen

Maggie Smith

Duchess of York

Maggie Smith

Kristin Scott Thomas

Lady Anne

Kristin Scott Thomas

Annette Bening

Queen Elizabeth

Annette Bening

Dominic West

The Earl of Richmond

Dominic West

Bill Paterson

Sir Richard Ratcliffe

Bill Paterson

Jim Broadbent

The Duke of Buckingham

Jim Broadbent

Jim Carter

Lord Hastings

Jim Carter

Tim McInnerny

William Catesby

Tim McInnerny

Donald Sumpter

Brackenbury

Donald Sumpter

John Wood

King Edward IV

John Wood

James Dreyfus

1st Subaltern

James Dreyfus

Adrian Dunbar

James Tyrrell

Adrian Dunbar

Derek Lyons

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Derek Lyons

Michael Elphick

2nd Murderer

Michael Elphick

Roger Hammond

Archbishop Thomas

Roger Hammond

Edward Hardwicke

Lord Stanley

Edward Hardwicke

Nigel Hawthorne

The Duke of Clarence

Nigel Hawthorne

Denis Lill

Lord Mayor

Denis Lill

Bruce Purchase

City Gentleman

Bruce Purchase

Christopher Bowen

Prince Edward

Christopher Bowen

Kate Steavenson-Payne

Princess Elizabeth

Kate Steavenson-Payne

Edward Jewesbury

King Henry

Edward Jewesbury

Andy Rashleigh

Gaolor in the Tower

Andy Rashleigh

Tres Hanley

Air Hostess (Earl River's lover)

Tres Hanley

Marco Williamson

Prince of Wales

Marco Williamson

Ryan Gilmore

George Stanley

Ryan Gilmore

Stacey Kent

Ballroom Singer

Stacey Kent

Madeleine Mora

Dream Angel

Madeleine Mora

David Antrobus

2nd Subaltern

David Antrobus

Matthew Groom

Young Prince

Matthew Groom