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Richard III is a 1955 British Technicolor film adaptation of William Shakespeare 's historical play of the same name, also incorporating elements from his Henry VI, Part 3. It was directed and produced by Laurence Olivier, who also played the lead role.
Watch Olivier's acclaimed adaptation and performance of Shakespeare's play about the wicked deformed King and his conquests. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more of this classic biography drama history film.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Laurence Olivier
- 1956-03-11
Watch Olivier's stunning performance as the ruthless Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who seizes the throne from his brother Edward in this cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's play. The film features a star-studded cast, stunning visuals, and a commentary by playwright Russell Lees and John Wilders.
Laurence Olivier directed and starred in this adaptation of Shakespeare's play, with Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud and others. See the full list of cast and crew members, production details, and trivia on IMDb.
With Richard III, Laurence Olivier-as director, producer, and star-transfigures Shakespeare's great historical drama into a mesmerizing vision of Machiavellian villainy.
Feb 23, 2004 · Laurence Olivier’s Richard III was the last and best of the trilogy of Shakespeare films directed by and starring the late actor and filmmaker.
His portrayal by Sir Laurence Olivier in the 1955 film version of Richard III] has left a lasting impression of a bitter, crippled, and deformed man who murdered Henry VI, Henry's son Edward, his brother Clarence, and his nephews Edward and Richard, although the historical truth remains in doubt.
