Richard III
"I can smile, and murder while I smile"
Originally released in 1995. Richard III is a drama/war film. directed by Richard Loncraine.
Starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, and Jim Broadbent
Synopsis
A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (190 votes)
Box Office
$2.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian McKellen
as Richard III
Annette Bening
as Queen Elizabeth
Jim Broadbent
as The Duke of Buckingham
Robert Downey Jr.
as Earl Rivers
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Lady Anne
Adrian Dunbar
as James Tyrrell
Maggie Smith
as Duchess of York
Tim McInnerny
as William Catesby
Edward Hardwicke
as Lord Stanley
Nigel Hawthorne
as The Duke of Clarence
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,748,518
Production Companies
- Mayfair Entertainment International
- British Screen
- United Artists
- First Look Pictures
- Bayly/Paré Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard III about?
A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York...
Who directed Richard III?
Richard III was directed by Richard Loncraine.
How long is Richard III?
Richard III has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Richard III released?
Richard III was released on December 29, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Richard III?
The main cast of Richard III includes Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Scott Thomas.
Is Richard III worth watching?
Richard III has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 190 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.