Laurence Olivier
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.
- (15K)
- 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. Ian McKellen portrays the titular Richard, as well as co-writing the ...
- £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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Oct 12, 2022 · Richard III (1995) Shakespeare’s Richard III was again at the centre of a movie adaptation with an all-star cast. The film sets the play in 1930s Britain, with Richard portrayed by Ian McKellen as a fascist leader seeking to steal the throne. It is perhaps the darkest portrayal of Richard III, likening him to the Nazi leaders of Germany.
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
- R
- Ian Mckellen
This movie adaptation of Shakespeare's famous play is set into a hypothetical 1930s Europe. As sneering, leering Richard of Gloucester's (Sir Ian McKellen's) ruthless machinations bring him ever nearer the throne of England, royal blood is mercilessly spilt. Finally, only one foe remains to challenge his grasping claim, valiant Richmond.
