Richard III

The Resource Richard III
Label
Richard III
Statement of responsibility
London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier
Title variation
William Shakespeare's Richard III
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power
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Cataloging source
EYM
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Otto Heller ; production designer, Roger Furse ; editor, Helga Cranston ; original music, William Walton
PerformerNote
Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Mary Kerridge, Paul Huson, Claire Bloom
Runtime
158
Series statement
Criterion collection
Series volume
213
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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