Richard III (1955) movie poster

Richard III (1955)

"Conscience is a word that cowards use."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 81% (RT: 81%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Runtime
2h 35m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (96 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Cast
Laurence Olivier as Richard III
Cedric Hardwicke as King Edward IV of England
Nicholas Hannen as Archbishop
Ralph Richardson as Duke of Buckingham
John Gielgud as George, Duke of Clarence
Mary Kerridge as Queen Elizabeth
Pamela Brown as Jane Shore
Paul Huson as Edward, Prince of Wales
Overview
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Richard III is a 1955 drama, history film directed by Laurence Olivier. Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.

The film has been rated by 96 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Richard III delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Richard III (1955) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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