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. |
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| Director | Richard Loncraine |
| Genres | Drama |
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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.
| Starring | Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr., Nigel Hawthorne, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Maggie Smith, John Wood |
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| Director | Richard Loncraine |
| Studio | PATHE DISTRIBUTION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 40 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1995 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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.
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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 ... read more »
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Superb
Marvellously inventive in its settings and speaking of the famous lines; a cast to dream of; great music and spectacle and McKellen gives one of his best ... read more »
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Richard III
I have to admit a predisposition toward film adaptations of Shakespeare in general, but this is one of the most creative I've seen. Setting the play in the... read more »
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