Richard III

Richard III [videorecording] / London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier.

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Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a success...

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Corporate Authors: London Film Productions, Janus Films, Criterion Collection (Firm), Image Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989, Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757, Garrick, David, 1717-1779, Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964, Hannen, Nicholas, 1881-1972, Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983, Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, Kerridge, Mary, 1914-1999, Huson, Paul, Bloom, Claire, 1931-, Heller, Otto, 1896-1970, Dillon, Carmen, 1908-2000, Cranston, Helga, 1921-2013, Walton, William, 1902-1983, Furse, Roger, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Criterion Collection : Distributed by Image Entertainment, [2004], c1955.
Edition:Special ed.
Series:Criterion collection.
Subjects:
Richard > III, > King of England, > 1452-1485 > Drama.
Edward > IV, > King of England, > 1442-1483 > Drama.
Murder > England > Drama.
Historical drama.
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