The Wars of the Roses
Synopsis
A 1965 BBC adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richard III), which deals with the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York over the throne of England, a conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. It was based on the 1963 theatre adaptation by John Barton, and directed by Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Top Cast
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David Warner
King Henry VI
Janet Suzman
Joan la Pucelle
Peggy Ashcroft
Queen Margaret
Donald Sinden
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
Duke of Gloucester
Roy Dotrice
King Edward IV
Ian Holm
King Richard III
Susan Engel
Queen Elizabeth
John Normington
Duke of Bedford
Donald Burton
Duke of Exeter
Nicholas Selby
Duke of Winchester
David Waller
Captain to Talbot
William Squire
Duke of Suffolk
Brewster Mason
Duke of Warwick
Stephen Hancock
Bassett
Clive Morton
Lord Talbot
Madoline Thomas
Margery Jourdain
Charles Kay
The Dauphine
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hall, John Barton, Robin Midgley, Michael Hayes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Barton, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Guy Woolfenden
- Original Title
- The Wars of the Roses
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8h 5m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hall, John Barton, Robin Midgley, Michael Hayes
John Barton, William Shakespeare
Guy Woolfenden
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hall
Director
John Barton
Director
Robin Midgley
Director
John Barton
Writer
Guy Woolfenden
Original Music Composer
Michael Hayes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wars of the Roses
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What is The Wars of the Roses about?
A 1965 BBC adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richard III), which deals with the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York over the throne of England, a conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. It was based on the 1963 theatre adaptation by John Barton, and directed by Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Who directed The Wars of the Roses?
The Wars of the Roses was directed by Peter Hall, John Barton, Robin Midgley, Michael Hayes.
Who stars in The Wars of the Roses?
The principal cast of The Wars of the Roses includes David Warner, Janet Suzman, Peggy Ashcroft, Donald Sinden, Paul Hardwick.
When was The Wars of the Roses released and how long is it?
The Wars of the Roses was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 8h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wars of the Roses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wars of the Roses was composed by Guy Woolfenden.