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Directed by Laurence Olivier, Richard III leans on a strong ensemble — Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen — 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 1955.
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A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.
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