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Based upon the famous National Theatre production Shakespeare's story of Richard III (Sir Ian McKellen) is set in a mythical fascist London of the 1930s. Richard seeks to gain the throne from his elder brother, Edward (Christopher Bowen), by any means within his grasp including murder, marriage, and fratricide.
Oct 7, 2009 · Bloom thought Sir Ian McKellen was the greatest Richard III he had ever seen, and Richard Loncraine's 1995 film is based on McKellen's famous 1990 National Theater performance . It sets the play in an England of an alternate timeline, which clearly evokes 1930s fascism.
The original trailer in high definition of Richard III directed by Richard Loncraine. Starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr and Christopher...
BFI Presents: Richard III (1995) - official trailer. Watch on. The Film. The Story. Photos. Screenplay. On Stage. FAQ. Study Guide. Praise. Credits. Notes. Video Clip. Home Video. Ian McKellen's Home Page. Search McKellen.com. Award-winning film adapation brings Shakespeare's RICHARD III into a twentieth century setting.
This compelling story of power and political intrigue portrays Richard III as England's most ruthless monarch, a charismatic malcontent who accedes to the throne through a delicious mix of treachery, seduction and murder. However, this adaptation is offered with a distinctive twist. Taking the chara. Cast & Crew. Read More. Richard Loncraine.
Director, Screenplay. Richard Eyre. Author. Ian McKellen. Screenplay. A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster.
Dec 29, 1995 · Overview. Review. User Reviews. Cast & Crew. Awards. Releases. Related. Share on. facebook. twitter. Synopsis by Perry Seibert. Richard Loncraine takes Shakespeare's classic tale of treachery, Richard III, and transplants it to the 1930s.
