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Richard III is a 1955 British Technicolor film adaptation of William Shakespeare's historical play of the same name, also incorporating elements from his Henry VI, Part 3. It was directed and produced by Laurence Olivier, who also played the lead role.
Richard III: Directed by Laurence Olivier. With Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson. Shakespeare's powerful tale of the wicked deformed King and his conquests, both on the battlefield and in the boudoir.
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In Richard III, director, producer, and star Laurence Olivier brings Shakespeare’s masterpiece of Machiavellian villainy to ravishing cinematic life. Olivier is diabolically captivating as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who, through a series of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother Edward.
Summaries. Shakespeare's powerful tale of the wicked deformed King and his conquests, both on the battlefield and in the boudoir. Richard's military skills have helped to put his older brother Edward on the throne of England.
Richard III. With Richard III, Laurence Olivier--as director, producer, and star--transfigures Shakespeare's great historical drama into a mesmerizing vision of Machiavellian villainy.
Dec 5, 2008 · Shakespeare's play about Richard Crookback, his seizure of the throne and his defeat at Bosworth. Director. Director. Release Date. 1955. Distribution Company. Public Media Inc. Duration. 2h 38m.
