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Richard III

“Conscience is a word that cowards use.”

7.219552h 35mDramaHistory
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Richard III at a glance

Richard III is a 1955 drama and history film, running 2h 35m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.

U age rating2h 35mDramaHistory

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1955-12-13
Runtime
2h 35m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Laurence Olivier
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 · 99 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.

Cast

14 names
Laurence OlivierRichard III
Cedric HardwickeKing Edward IV of England
Nicholas HannenArchbishop
Ralph RichardsonDuke of Buckingham
John GielgudGeorge, Duke of Clarence
Mary KerridgeQueen Elizabeth
Pamela BrownJane Shore
Paul HusonEdward, Prince of Wales
Claire BloomThe Lady Anne
Wallace BoscoMonk
Andrew CruickshankBrackenbury
Clive MortonThe Lord Rivers
Patrick TroughtonTyrell
Michael GoughDighton

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Where can I watch Richard III in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Richard III is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Richard III suitable for children?

Richard III is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Richard III about?

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence,…

How long is Richard III?

Richard III runs for 2h 35m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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