Ian McKellen
Richard III
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Dec 29, 1995 · Ian McKellen stars as the scheming and murderous king in this adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, set in a fascist Britain. The movie explores the similarities between the 15th and 20th centuries, and features a star-studded cast and a powerful soundtrack.
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- Drama, Sci-Fi, War
- Richard Loncraine
- 1995-12-29
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.
- £6 million
- Trevor Jones
- 29 December 1995
Mar 24, 2023 · The Lost King: Directed by Stephen Frears. With Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price, Helen Katamba, Lewis Macleod. An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
- Stephen Frears
- 70
- 2 min
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Rated: 4/5 • Mar 12, 2020. A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III (Ian McKellen) descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil...
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- Richard Loncraine
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- Ian Mckellen
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 · A film adaptation of Shakespeare's play, starring Sir Ian McKellen as the deformed and ambitious Richard III, set in an England of fascism and war. Ebert praises the film's depiction of Richard's character, his charm and his crimes, and its use of Shakespeare's language and themes.
