Drama ·History · United Kingdom · 1955 · 2h 35m

Richard III

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Director
Laurence Olivier
Cast
Laurence Olivier as Richard III Cedric Hardwicke as King Edward IV of England Nicholas Hannen as Archbishop Ralph Richardson as Duke of Buckingham John Gielgud as George, Duke of Clarence Mary Kerridge as Queen Elizabeth
Crew
Otto Heller — Director of Photography Helga Cranston — Editor William Walton — Original Music Composer Laurence Olivier — Screenplay Colley Cibber — Writer David Garrick — Writer
Tagline

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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Mood & Themes
englandcoronationbased on play or musicalbetrayalkinghunchbacktower of london15th centurybritish monarchyvistavision
Key Collaborators
Laurence Olivier Director Otto Heller Director of Photography Helga Cranston Editor William Walton Original Music Composer Laurence Olivier Screenplay Colley Cibber Writer David Garrick Writer Laurence Olivier Producer Alexander Korda Producer Roger K. Furse Production Design
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