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1995 Certificate 15
  • Rated:
  • 70
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This updating of Shakespeare's classic history sets the tale in a stark version of 1930's Europe and features Sir Ian McKellen as the titular ruthless malcontent out to wrest control of the throne of England from any who would oppose him. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. Read more

Starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr
Director Richard Loncraine
Genres Drama

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Richard III

This updating of Shakespeare's classic history sets the tale in a stark version of 1930's Europe and features Sir Ian McKellen as the titular ruthless malcontent out to wrest control of the throne of England from any who would oppose him. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

Starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr, Nigel Hawthorne, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Maggie Smith, John Wood
Director Richard Loncraine
Studio PATHE DISTRIBUTION
Run time DVD: 1 hr 40 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Subtitles DVD: English
Released DVD: 08 May 2000
Production year: 1995
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 4

    A fast-moving, pared-down version of Shakespeare that remains true to much of the play's poetry, concentrating on political manoeuvre and successfully translating the action to a modern setting.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

  • "...RICHARD III is a film to listen to as much as to watch....[The] design is perhaps the most imaginative and atmospheric use of locations in a British movie for a while..."

    • Sight and Sound
    • Posted 11 Mar 2005

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Brilliant

    A superb adaption of the play. Atmospheric, pacey,Ian McKellan is just mesmirising, in fact the acting is brilliant across the piece. Thoroughly enjoyed watching how the original play was so cleverly adpated to a 1930 setting whilst still remaining true to the original sentiment (and indeed script!).

      • Ellie from Wiltshire
      • Posted 29 Mar 2004 14:33

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    The costumes, music and acting were all excellent, however, unavoidably , I found the archaic language hard to follow and had to concentrate very hard to keep up with what was being said.

    This is not a criticism of the production, just a note for other viewers. Only choose this film if you feel like putting in the effort to appreciate it.

      • Mark#180 from LIVERPOOL
      • Posted 01 Jun 2004 13:27

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      This updating of Shakespeare's classic history sets the tale in a stark version of 1930's Europe and features Sir Ian McKellen as the titular ruthless malcontent out to wrest control of the throne of England from any who would oppose him. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Art Direction ...