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Richard III

1995, Movie, 1h 44min

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.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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...a film with a dread fascination.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...McKellen is a grizzled old soldier: a brutal survivor, like a sergeant major who has somehow breezed into the officers’ mess.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Angie Errigo

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...a fascinating, cerebral exercise, one that is acutely interesting rather than emotionally involving, but absolutely a notable cinematic tackling of the Bard.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Robert Faires

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McKellen's command of the text is stunning...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Frequently asked questions

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In this updated version of Shakespeare's classic, Richard III, the setting is transposed to 1930s England, where a bloody civil war has torn the country apart. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, played by Ian McKellen, is a ruthless and power-hungry man who will stop at nothing to claim the throne. He manipulates and betrays his way through the royal family, eliminating anyone who stands in his way. But as his ambition grows, so does his descent into madness. With a talented cast and an imaginative retelling of the original story, this movie is a gripping and intense portrayal of power, corruption, and the human psyche.

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