Richard III (Special Edition) [DVD]

by Laurence Olivier (Director)

Other authorsLaurence Olivier (Primary Contributor), Laurence Olivier (Actor), John Gielgud (Primary Contributor), John Gielgud (Actor), Claire Bloom (Actor), Ralph Richardson (Actor), Cedric Hardwicke (Actor)
DVD, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

791.43

Collection

Publication

Network (2006)

Description

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 succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power.

Original language

English

Original publication date

1955-12-13

Physical description

7.32 inches

Barcode

2103
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