

Richard III
Overview
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.
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 12 nominations total
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"I can smile, and murder while I smile"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Revenue
$2,748,518
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Cast

Ian McKellen
Richard III

Annette Bening
Queen Elizabeth

Jim Broadbent
The Duke of Buckingham

Robert Downey Jr.
Earl Rivers

Kristin Scott Thomas
Lady Anne

Adrian Dunbar
James Tyrrell

Maggie Smith
Duchess of York

Tim McInnerny
William Catesby

Edward Hardwicke
Lord Stanley

Nigel Hawthorne
The Duke of Clarence

Jim Carter
Lord Hastings

Dominic West
The Earl of Richmond
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Richard Loncraine
Director
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Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
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Ian McKellen
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Maria Apodiacos
Executive Producer
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Stephen Bayly
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Ellen Dinerman Little
Executive Producer
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Lisa Katselas
Producer
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Ian McKellen
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Peter Biziou
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Richard Loncraine
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