Although several others are ahead of him in the line of succession, Richard of Gloucester is determined to gain the throne. Through deceit, manipulation, and murder, he does become King Richard III of England. But once he becomes king, he...
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James Berry | ... |
King Henry VI
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Alfred Brydone | ... |
King Edward IV
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Kathleen Yorke | ... |
Edward, Prince of Wales
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Murray Carrington | ... |
George, Duke of Clarence
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Frank R. Benson | ... |
Richard III
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Eric Maxon | ... |
Henry, Earl of Richmond
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Moffat Johnston | ... |
Duke of Buckingham
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James Maclean | ... |
Duke of Norfolk
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Victor McClure | ... |
Earl of Surrey, his son
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R.L. Conrick | ... |
Earl Rivers
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George Manship | ... |
Earl of Oxford
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Harry Caine | ... |
Lord Hastings
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Wilfrid Caithness | ... |
Lord Stanley
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L. Rupert | ... |
Sir Richard Ratcliff
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H. James | ... |
Sir James Tyrrel
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Alfred Wild | ... |
Sir William Catesby
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Cecil Dighton | ... |
Sir James Blount
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John Howell | ... |
Sir Robert Brackenbury
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J. Victor | ... |
Lord Mayor of London
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H.O. Nicholson | ... |
First murderer
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A. Wild | ... |
Second murderer
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Queen Elizabeth
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Elinor Aickin | ... |
Duchess of York
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Constance Benson | ... |
Lady Anne
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Hetty Kenyan | ... |
Richard, Duke of York
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Marion Rathbone | ... |
Queen Margaret (uncredited)
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Music by
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- BFI Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
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Although several others are ahead of him in the line of succession, Richard of Gloucester is determined to gain the throne. Through deceit, manipulation, and murder, he does become King Richard III of England. But once he becomes king, he soon finds out that the many enemies he has made will make it very difficult for him to remain on the throne for long. Written by Snow Leopard |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Violet Farebrother's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Theater of Blood (1973). See more » |