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Richard III is a 1955 British Technicolor film adaptation of William Shakespeare 's historical play of the same name, also incorporating elements from his Henry VI, Part 3. It was directed and produced by Laurence Olivier, who also played the lead role.
Richard III: Directed by Laurence Olivier. With Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson. Shakespeare's powerful tale of the wicked deformed King and his conquests, both on the battlefield and in the boudoir.
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- Laurence Olivier
- 1956-03-11
Watch Olivier's stunning performance as the ruthless Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who seizes the throne from his brother Edward in this cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's play. The film features a star-studded cast, stunning visuals, and a commentary by playwright Russell Lees and John Wilders.
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Cedric Hardwicke. ... King Edward IV of England. Nicholas Hannen. ... Archbishop. Laurence Olivier.
Feb 23, 2004 · Laurence Olivier’s Richard III was the last and best of the trilogy of Shakespeare films directed by and starring the late actor and filmmaker.
Dec 5, 2008 · Crisp and clear opening credits to Laurence Olivier's 1955 adaptation of Shakespeare's , starring Olivier, John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson, adapted by Olivier and Alan Dent. A hunchbacked madman plots to make himself king of England.
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With Richard III, Laurence Olivier--as director, producer, and star--transfigures Shakespeare's great historical drama into a mesmerizing vision of Machiavellian villainy. Olivier's performance, viewed as the greatest of his career, charges Richard with magnetic malevolence as he steals his brother Edward's crown through a murderous set of ...
