Looking for Richard
“A four hundred year old work-in-progress.”
Synopsis
Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Looking for Richard (1996) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-29
Top Cast
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Al Pacino
Self / Richard III
Winona Ryder
Self / Lady Anne
Kevin Spacey
Self / Earl of Buckingham
Alec Baldwin
Self / Duke of Clarence
Aidan Quinn
Richmond
Harris Yulin
Self / King Edward
Penelope Allen
Self / Queen Elizabeth
Kenneth Branagh
Self - Interviewee
Kevin Kline
Self - Interviewee
James Earl Jones
Self - Interviewee
Rosemary Harris
Self - Interviewee
Peter Brook
Self - Interviewee
Derek Jacobi
Self - Interviewee
John Gielgud
Self - Interviewee
Vanessa Redgrave
Self - Interviewee
F. Murray Abraham
Self
Neal Jones
Messenger
Gordon MacDonald
Dorset
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Pacino
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Pacino, Frederic Kimball, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Looking for Richard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Chal Productions, Jam Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Pacino
Al Pacino, Frederic Kimball, William Shakespeare
Howard Shore
Robert Leacock, Stephen C. Confer, Nina Kedrem, Jon Kranhouse
William A. Anderson, Ned Bastille, Pasquale Buba
Michael Hadge, Al Pacino
Department Leadership Roster
Al Pacino
Writer
Al Pacino
Director
Frederic Kimball
Writer
Michael Hadge
Producer
Al Pacino
Producer
Robert Leacock
Director of Photography
William A. Anderson
Editor
Ned Bastille
Editor
Pasquale Buba
Editor
Andre Ross Betz
Editor
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Aude Bronson-Howard
Costume Design
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looking for Richard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Looking for Richard about?
Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
Who directed Looking for Richard?
Looking for Richard was directed by Al Pacino.
Who stars in Looking for Richard?
The principal cast of Looking for Richard includes Al Pacino, Winona Ryder, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, Aidan Quinn.
When was Looking for Richard released and how long is it?
Looking for Richard was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Looking for Richard make at the box office?
Looking for Richard grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Looking for Richard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Looking for Richard was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Looking for Richard?
Looking for Richard holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).