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Cast
Peter Benson
as King Henry VI
David Burke
as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Michael Byrne
as John Hume / Lieutenant
Ron Cook
as Richard Plantagenet
Julia Foster
as Queen Margaret
Bernard Hill
as Duke of York
Trevor Peacock
as Sheriff / Jack Cade
Mark Wing-Davey
as Earl of Warwick
John Benfield
as First Murderer / Ship's Master
Antony Brown
as Duchess of Gloucester
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1983
Runtime3h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorJane Howell
WritersJane Howell
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHenry VI Part 2
About Henry VI Part 2
The life of King Henry the Sixth, in three parts.
Directed by Jane Howell, Henry VI Part 2 leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Benson, David Burke, Michael Byrne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.
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