Richard III

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Richard Loncraine takes Shakespeare's classic tale of treachery, Richard III, and transplants it to the 1930s. Ian McKellen is Richard who, as the film opens, begins plotting against his brother Edward, who has just ascended to the throne after a bloody civil war. Richard begins by seducing and wedding Lady Anne Kristin Scott Thomas, whom he made a widow during the war. With the help of some loyal henchmen, Richard succeeds in murdering his older brother Clarence Nigel Hawthorne, which so upsets Edward that he ...
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Overview

Richard Loncraine takes Shakespeare's classic tale of treachery, Richard III, and transplants it to the 1930s. Ian McKellen is Richard who, as the film opens, begins plotting against his brother Edward, who has just ascended to the throne after a bloody civil war. Richard begins by seducing and wedding Lady Anne Kristin Scott Thomas, whom he made a widow during the war. With the help of some loyal henchmen, Richard succeeds in murdering his older brother Clarence Nigel Hawthorne, which so upsets Edward that he dies. Eventually, the crown falls to the young Prince of Wales Marc Williamson. Richard is assigned to be the young king's protector, but instead, he has the boy and his brother jailed in the Tower of London. Richard seizes control over the country, but his ruthless quest for power eventually makes him powerful enemies, led by Henry Richman Dominic West, who attempt to stop him.
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All Movie Guide - Mark Deming
Visually striking and highly imaginative, Richard Loncraine's screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III ranks as one of the best -- or at least the most cinematic -- versions of the bard's work to ever appear on screen. Here, the story is moved into the 1930's as a neo-fascist government has taken power in England, and Richard (Ian McKellen) ruthlessly climbs through its ranks, using murder, marriage, seduction, and deception to get to the top. While the staging takes certain minor liberties with the story, and at 105 minutes the text has been condensed a bit, Loncraine's direction gives this production a dynamic visual strength that matches the power of its story, and McKellen's performance as Richard is nothing short of superb, with Jim Broadbent, Nigel Hawthorne, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith, and (most surprisingly) Robert Downey, Jr. all delivering fine support.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/3/2000
  • UPC: 027616552839
  • Original Release: 1995

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  • Source: Mgm (Video & Dvd)
  • Format: VHS

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Performance Credits
Ian McKellen Richard III
Annette Bening Queen Elizabeth
Jim Broadbent Buckingham
Robert Downey Jr. Earl Rivers
Nigel Hawthorne Clarence
Kristin Scott Thomas Lady Anne
Christopher Bowen Prince Edward
Jim Carter Hastings
Adrian Dunbar James Tyrell
Michael Elphick NCO
Ryan Gilmore George Stanley
Matthew Groom Prince James
Roger Hammond Archbishop
Tres Hanley Miss Pan-Am
Edward Hardwicke Stanley
Edward Jewesbury King Henry
Dennis Lili Lord Mayor
Tim McInnerny Catesby
Bill Paterson Ratcliffe
Bruce Purchase City Gentleman
Andy Rashleigh Jailer
Maggie Smith Duchess of York
Kate Steavenson-Payne Princess Elizabeth
Donald Sumpter Brackenbury
Dominic West Henry Richmond
Marc Williamson Prince Of Wales
John Wood Edward IV
Technical Credits
Richard Loncraine Director, Screenwriter
Maria Apodiacos Executive Producer
Stephen Bayly Producer
Peter Biziou Cinematographer
Richard Bridgland Art Director
Tony Burrough Production Designer
Kathy Ducker Makeup
Paul Green Editor
Shuna Harwood Costumes/Costume Designer
Nick Hobbs Stunts
Trevor Jones Score Composer
Irene Lamb Casting
David Lascelles Producer
Ellen Dinerman Little Executive Producer
Ian McKellen Executive Producer, Screenwriter
Lisa Katselas Pare Producer
Mary Richards Associate Producer
Joe Simon Executive Producer
Joe Simon Executive Producer
Michele Tandy Associate Producer
Peter Taylor Camera Operator
Ken Tuohy Asst. Director
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Ian McKellen takes his shot at the consummate villain role, and a well-aimed shot it is. I generally like my Shakespeare acted within its own time frame, but for a modern production, this one isn't bad. The 1930's sets, backdrops, and music are over-the-top in their presentation, lending a surreal, supremely fascistic aspect to this history play. It translates well. McKellen's delivery of Richard's famous lines is spot-on. Watching Maggie Smith is a joy, as usual, and veterans Kristin Scott Thomas, Edward Hardwicke (better known to Americans as Sherlock Holmes's Watson), and Nigel Hawthorne perform admirably in important supporting roles. On the down side, Annette Bening and Robert Downey, Jr. are almost comically miscast, their presence jarring and shallow. Then again, it's a rare American "movie star" who isn't routinely upstaged, and badly, by classically trained British actors.<BR/><BR/>This is a fun version of Richard III, easy to understand, visually impactful, and true to Shakespeare's own intentions.

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