Richard III

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Synopsis

Laurence Olivier takes the lead role in Shakespeare’s Richard III for which he won a BAFTA and was nominated for an Oscar®. The film, now fully restored in High Definition, also won a BAFTA for Best Film and Best British Film. The cast includes Sir John Gielgud (Arthur; Shine), Sir Ralph Richardson (Our Man In Havana; Tales From The Crypt), Alec Clunes (The Buccaneers), Pamela Brown (Lust For Life; Cleopatra), Claire Bloom (Limelight; Alexander The Great; The Brothers Karamazov) and Norman Wooland (LookBefore You Love).

Movie info:

Release:

1955

Running Time:

161 min

Certificate:

Suitable for 12 years and over

Availability:

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Genre:

• Drama

Cast:

• Laurence Olivier as Richard III
• John Gielgud as George, Duke of Clarence
• Ralph Richardson as Duke of Buckingham

Director:

• Laurence Olivier

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