Movie Description

The Tragedy of King Richard II

(1970)

Overview

The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.

Featured Crew

Director : Toby Robertson,Richard Cottrell
Producer : Mark Shivas
Cast : Ian McKellen,Timothy West,Robert Eddison,Paul Hardwick,Peggy Thorpe-Bates,Trevor Martin,Andrew Crawford,James Laurenson,Lucy Fleming,Charmian Eyre,Terence Wilton,Stephen Greif,David Calder,Michael Spice,Richard Morant

Cast

King Richard II

Henry Bolingbroke

Duke of York

John of Gaunt

Duchess of York

Earl of Northumberland

Bishop of Carlisle

Sir Pierce of Exton

Queen Isabella

Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting

Terence Wilton

Duke of Aumerle

Stephen Greif

Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain

David Calder

Lord Ross / Groom

Michael Spice

Lord Willoughby

Richard Morant

Earl of Salisbury

Posters

Facts

Original TitleThe Tragedy of King Richard II

Status Released

Release Information

1970-07-30

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 02m

Production CompaniesBBC,Prospect Theatre Company

Genres

Drama

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