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The Tragedy of Richard III

The Tragedy of Richard III

(1983)

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Richard Duke of Gloucester, youngest brother of King Edward IV, will stop at nothing to get the crown. He first convinces the ailing King that the Duke of Clarence, his elder brother, is a threat to the lives of Edward's two young sons. Edward has him imprisoned in the Tower of London; killers in Richard's pay then drown Clarence in a barrel of wine. When news of Clarence's death reaches the King, the subsequent grief and remorse bring about his death. Richard is made Lord Protector, with power to rule England while his nephew (now King Edward V) is still a minor. Before the young king's coronation he has his two nephews conveyed to the Tower, ostensibly for their safekeeping. Richard's accomplice, the Duke of Buckingham, then declares the two boys illegitimate and offers Richard the crown, which after a show of reticence he accepts. After Richard's coronation, he and Buckingham have a falling-out over whether or not to assassinate the two children.

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  1. Director : Jane Howell
  2. Cast : Ron Cook,Peter Benson,Michael Byrne,Julia Foster,Bernard Hill,Zoë Wanamaker,Mark Wing-Davey,Brian Protheroe,Antony Brown,David Burke,Anne Carroll,Paul Chapman,Rowena Cooper,Arthur Cox,Annette Crosbie,David Daker,Brian Deacon,Jeremy Dimmick,Tenniel Evans,Derek Farr,Dorian Ford,Derek Fuke,Alex Guard,Paul Jesson,Patsy Kensit,Rusty Livingstone,Oengus MacNamara,Nick Reding,Stephen Rooney,Peter Wyatt

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Original TitleThe Tragedy of Richard III

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1983-01-23

Original Language

Runtime 03h 50m

Genres

  • Drama
  • History

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