Richard III Movie Review 1955

This landmark film version of the Shakespearean play features an acclaimed performance by Laurence Olivier, who also directs. The plot follows the life of the mentally and physically twisted Richard of Gloucester and his schemes for the throne of England.

Distribution

Fusion Video, 100 Fusion Way, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, URL: http://www.coldfusionvideo.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 138 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Physical Problems, Adapted from a Play, Royalty, British, Plays to Film: William Shakespeare, Sanity Check, Medieval Romps

Cast

Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Stanley Baker, Michael Gough, Claire Bloom

Director

Laurence Olivier

Producer

Laurence Olivier, London Films

Awards

British Acad. 1955: Actor (Olivier), Director (Olivier), Film; Golden Globes 1957: Foreign Film.