Richard III
(DVD)

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Contributors
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989, producer,
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, author.
Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757, author.
Heller, Otto, 1896-1970, director of photography.
Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964, actor.
Published
[New York] : Janus Films :, [2009].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Library - Media
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Published
[New York] : Janus Films :, [2009].
Language
English
UPC
715515021227

Notes

General Note
Based on the play by William Shakespeare.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1955.
General Note
Released as part of the "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films."
Creation/Production Credits
Production designer, Roger Furse ; associate director, Anthony Bushell ; art director, Carmen Dillon ; production supervisor, John Gossage ; editor, Helga Cranston ; special effects, Wally Veevers ; production manager, Jack Martin ; music by Sir William Walton ; played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ; conducted by Muir Mathieson.
Participants/Performers
Cedric Hardwicke (King Edward IV of England), John Gielgud (George Duke of Clarence), Laurence Olivier (Richard Duke of Gloucester, King Richard III), Paul Huson (Prince of Wales), Andy Shine (Duke of York), Helen Haye (Duchess of York), Pamela Brown (Jane Shore), Ralph Richardson (Duke of Buckingham), Alec Clunes (Lord Hastings, Lord Chamberlain), Laurence Naismith (Lord Stanley), Mary Kerridge (Queen Elizabeth), Clive Morton (Lord Rivers), Dan Cunningham (Lord Grey), Douglas Wilmer (Lord Dorset), Claire Bloom (Lady Anne), Stanley Baker (Henry, Earl of Richmond), Nicholas Hannen (Archbishop), Stewart Allen (Page to Richard), Russell Thorndike (1st priest), Wally Boscoe (monk), Norman Fisher (monk), Andrew Cruickshank (Brackenbury), Terence Greenidge (Scrivener), Norman Wooland (Catesby), Michael Gough (Dighton), Michael Ripper (Forrest), Roy Russell (Abbot), George Woodbridge (Lord Mayor of London), Esmond Knight (Ratcliffe), John Laurie (Lovel), Peter Williams (messenger to Hastings), Timothy Bateson (Ostler), Willoughby Gray (2nd priest), Ann Wilton (scrub woman), Bill Shine (Beadle), Derek Prentice (clergyman), Deering Wells (clergyman), Richard Bennett (George Stanley), Patrick Troughton (Tyrrell), Brian Nissen (messenger), Alexander Davion (messenger), Lane Meddick (messenger), Robert Bishop (messenger), John Phillips (Norfolk).
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.
System Details
DVD format; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono.