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Richard III is a 1995 period drama film, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name, directed by Richard Loncraine. The film adapts the play's story and characters to a setting based on 1930s Britain, with Richard depicted as a fascist plotting to usurp the throne.
Dec 29, 1995 · Richard III: Directed by Richard Loncraine. With Christopher Bowen, Edward Jewesbury, Ian McKellen, Bill Paterson. The classic Shakespearean play about the murderously scheming 15th-century king is reimagined in an alternative setting of 1930s England as clouds of fascism gather.
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- Richard Loncraine
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R Released Dec 29, 1995 1h 45m Drama. List. A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III (Ian McKellen) descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to...
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- Richard Loncraine
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- Ian Mckellen
Award-winning film adapation brings Shakespeare's RICHARD III into a twentieth century setting.
May 7, 2020 · The original trailer in high definition of Richard III directed by Richard Loncraine. Starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr and Christopher...
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Richard III. HD. Shakespeare's tale is transposed to 1930s Britain during the rise of fascism, as Richard tries to take the throne from his brother. 490 IMDb 7.3 1 h 44 min 1995. X-Ray R.
Oct 7, 2009 · Bloom thought Sir Ian McKellen was the greatest Richard III he had ever seen, and Richard Loncraine's 1995 film is based on McKellen's famous 1990 National Theater performance . It sets the play in an England of an alternate timeline, which clearly evokes 1930s fascism.