Richard III (1995)
I can smile, and murder while I smile
Starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent
Directed by Richard Loncraine
A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III (Ian McKellen) descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension -- among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife (Annette Bening). When the Duke of Buckingham (Jim Broadbent) deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.
Runtime: 104 min.
Rating: 6.7
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Drama,War
Keywords: england,kidnapping,murder,king
Cast
Richard III
Queen Elizabeth
The Duke of Buckingham
Earl Rivers
Lady Anne
James Tyrrell
Duchess of York
William Catesby
Lord Stanley
The Duke of Clarence
Lord Hastings
The Earl of Richmond
King Edward IV
Archbishop Thomas
Sir Richard Ratcliffe
Brackenbury
2nd Murderer
Princess Elizabeth
1st Subaltern
2nd Subaltern
Prince Edward
King Henry
Young Prince
George Stanley
Prince of Wales
Air Hostess
Gaolor in the Tower
Lord Mayor
City Gentleman
Dream Angel
Ballroom Singer
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)