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Cast
Ron Cook
as Richard III
Peter Benson
as King Henry VI
Michael Byrne
as Duke of Buckingham
Julia Foster
as Queen Margaret
Bernard Hill
as First Murderer
Zoë Wanamaker
as Lady Anne
Mark Wing-Davey
as First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
Brian Protheroe
as King Edward IV
Antony Brown
as Sir Richard Ratcliffe
David Burke
as Sir William Catesby
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1983
Runtime3h 50m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorJane Howell
WritersJane Howell
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Tragedy of Richard III
About The Tragedy of Richard III
Richard Duke of Gloucester, youngest brother of King Edward IV, will stop at nothing to get the crown. He first convinces the ailing King that the Duke of Clarence, his elder brother, is a threat to the lives of Edward's two young sons. Edward has him imprisoned in the Tower of London; killers in Richard's pay then drown Clarence in a barrel of wine. When news of Clarence's death reaches the King, the subsequent grief and remorse bring about his death. Richard is made Lord Protector, with power to rule England while his nephew (now King Edward V) is still a minor. Before the young king's coronation he has his two nephews conveyed to the Tower, ostensibly for their safekeeping. Richard's accomplice, the Duke of Buckingham, then declares the two boys illegitimate and offers Richard the crown, which after a show of reticence he accepts. After Richard's coronation, he and Buckingham have a falling-out over whether or not to assassinate the two children.
Directed by Jane Howell, The Tragedy of Richard III leans on a strong ensemble — Ron Cook, Peter Benson, 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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