
Richard III
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.
Release Date: 1995-12-29
Drama
War
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Casts

Ian McKellen
as Richard III

Annette Bening
as Queen Elizabeth

Jim Broadbent
as The Duke of Buckingham

Robert Downey Jr.
as Earl Rivers

Kristin Scott Thomas
as Lady Anne

Adrian Dunbar
as James Tyrrell

Maggie Smith
as Duchess of York

Tim McInnerny
as William Catesby

Edward Hardwicke
as Lord Stanley

Nigel Hawthorne
as The Duke of Clarence