Richard III
“Conscience is a word that cowards use.”
Synopsis
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.
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Richard III 1955 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-12
Top Cast
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Laurence Olivier
Richard III
Cedric Hardwicke
King Edward IV of England
Nicholas Hannen
Archbishop
Ralph Richardson
Duke of Buckingham
John Gielgud
George, Duke of Clarence
Mary Kerridge
Queen Elizabeth
Pamela Brown
Jane Shore
Paul Huson
Edward, Prince of Wales
Claire Bloom
The Lady Anne
Wallace Bosco
Monk
Andrew Cruickshank
Brackenbury
Clive Morton
The Lord Rivers
Patrick Troughton
Tyrell
Michael Gough
Dighton
Michael Ripper
Forrest
Stanley Baker
Henry, Earl of Richmond
John Laurie
Lovel
Stewart Allen
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Olivier, Alan Dent
- Original Score
- William Walton
- Original Title
- Richard III
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier, Alan Dent, William Shakespeare, David Garrick, Colley Cibber
William Walton
Otto Heller
Helga Cranston
Laurence Olivier
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Olivier
Director
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Laurence Olivier
Producer
Helga Cranston
Editor
Roger K. Furse
Production Design
William Walton
Original Music Composer
Laurence Olivier
Screenplay
Alan Dent
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard III
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What is Richard III about?
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.
Who directed Richard III?
Richard III was directed by Laurence Olivier.
Who stars in Richard III?
The principal cast of Richard III includes Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud.
When was Richard III released and how long is it?
Richard III was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Richard III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Richard III was composed by William Walton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Richard III?
Richard III holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).