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Screenplay Ian McKellen, Richard Loncraine
Director Richard Loncraine

Richard III

Tagline: I can smile, and murder while I smile

Release Date: 1995-12-29

Duration: 104 minutes

Synopsis

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. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.

Casting

  • Maggie Smith
    Duchess of York
  • Robert Downey Jr.
    Earl Rivers
  • Dominic West
    The Earl of Richmond
  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Lady Anne
  • Annette Bening
    Queen Elizabeth
  • Ian McKellen
    Richard III
  • John Wood
    King Edward IV
  • Jim Broadbent
    The Duke of Buckingham
  • Jim Carter
    Lord Hastings
  • Tim McInnerny
    William Catesby