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Richard III (1995)
7.5
The classic Shakespearean play about a murderously scheming king staged in an alternative fascist England setting. Director:Richard Loncraine |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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Cast
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| Ian McKellen | ... | ||
| Annette Bening | ... | ||
| Jim Broadbent | ... | ||
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | ||
| Nigel Hawthorne | ... |
George, Duke of Clarence
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| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | ||
| John Wood | ... | ||
| Maggie Smith | ... | ||
| Jim Carter | ... | ||
| Edward Hardwicke | ... | ||
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Adrian Dunbar | ... | |
| Tres Hanley | ... |
Rivers' Mistress
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| Dominic West | ... | ||
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Roger Hammond | ... | |
| Tim McInnerny | ... | ||
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Storyline
William Shakespeare's classic play is brought into the present with the setting as Great Britian in the 1930s. Civil war has erupted with the House of Lancaster on one side, claiming the right to the British throne and hoping to bring freedom to the country. Opposing is the House of York, commanded by the infamous Richard who rules over a fascist government and hopes to install himself as a dictator monarch. Written by Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com>
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Ricardo III See more »Box Office
Budget:
£6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$2,600,000 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Mayfair Entertainment International, British Screen, Bayly/Paré Productions See more »
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2.35 : 1
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Prince of Wales: Goodnight Father.
King Henry: Goodnight son.
Prince of Wales: Goodnight your majesty.
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Paraphrased from "The Passionate Shepherd to his Love,(1599)" by Christopher Marlowe
Performed by 'Stacey Kent' and Vile Bodies
Music composed by Trevor Jones
Arranged by Colin Good
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. See more »
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Crew or equipment visible: When King Edward dies we see the crew in the background, with video monitors and costume pieces. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Prince of Wales: Goodnight Father.
King Henry: Goodnight son.
Prince of Wales: Goodnight your majesty.
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"Come Live With Me"Paraphrased from "The Passionate Shepherd to his Love,(1599)" by Christopher Marlowe
Performed by 'Stacey Kent' and Vile Bodies
Music composed by Trevor Jones
Arranged by Colin Good
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. See more »
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