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Richard III is a 1995 period drama film, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name, directed by Richard Loncraine. The film adapts the play's story and characters to a setting based on 1930s Britain, with Richard depicted as a fascist plotting to usurp the throne.
Dec 29, 1995 · Richard III: Directed by Richard Loncraine. With Christopher Bowen, Edward Jewesbury, Ian McKellen, Bill Paterson. The classic Shakespearean play about the murderously scheming 15th-century king is reimagined in an alternative setting of 1930s England as clouds of fascism gather.
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Richard III R Released Dec 29, 1995 1h 45m Drama List 96% Tomatometer 51 Reviews 85% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III (Ian McKellen)...
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The original trailer in high definition of Richard III directed by Richard Loncraine. Starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr and Christopher...
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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.
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.
Richard III. HD. Shakespeare's tale is transposed to 1930s Britain during the rise of fascism, as Richard tries to take the throne from his brother. 490 IMDb 7.3 1 h 44 min 1995. X-Ray R.
