Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated

Main title

Richard III

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

53997064

Responsibility statement

London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier

Runtime

159

Series statement

The Criterion collection

Summary

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

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

William Shakespeare's Richard III

Classification