Richard III (1955)
Richard III
King Edward IV assumes the English throne in the aftermath of a long civil war. But the hard-won peace is threatened by his ruthless deformed brother the Duke of Gloucester, who is determined to seize the crown and will murder anyone who stands in his way. Adaptation of Shakespeare's play, directed by and starring Laurence Olivier. With Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Cedric Hardwicke and Claire Bloom
Richard III airs on BBC Two Wales at 12:15 PM, Sunday 13 October. (Subtitles.)
Certificate
U
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Historical ➝ Period Drama
Literary Adaptation
Laurence Olivier
Actor
Ralph Richardson
Actor
John Gielgud
Actor