RSC Live: Richard III

2022 3h 20m EN

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BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power in this classic Shakespearean history of a king in the throes of jealousy and murder. Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he overcomes each obstacle in his way to seize the crown, as King Richard III. But as those around him turn against him, and as his plans begin to unravel, where else can he turn as the Lancastrian opposition returns to drag the country into battle once more and put an end to Richard’s tyrannical rule. Richard III is a savagely comic analysis of the exercise of power, reminding us of the dangers of tyranny and our duty not to let it go unchecked.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nicholas Armfield
Richmond
Micah Balfour
Hastings
Oscar Batterham
Rivers
Claire Benedict
Duchess of York
Kirsty Bushell
Elizabeth
Sophie Cartman
Lady Hastings / Keeper / Citizen 3
Simon Coates
Stanley
Matthew Duckett
Berkley / Catesby

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gregory Doran
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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At 200 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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AWARDS

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Nicholas Armfield and Micah Balfour and Oscar Batterham carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gregory Doran directs. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 200 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Nicholas Armfield and Micah Balfour and Oscar Batterham carry the top of the cast.
4Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.