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Richard III (1995)

A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III 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. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.

  • Drama
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ian McKellenIan McKellenRichard III
  • Photo of Annette BeningAnnette BeningQueen Elizabeth
  • Photo of Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentThe Duke of Buckingham
  • Photo of Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Earl Rivers
  • Photo of Kristin Scott ThomasKristin Scott ThomasLady Anne
  • Photo of Adrian DunbarAdrian DunbarJames Tyrrell
  • Photo of Maggie SmithMaggie SmithDuchess of York
  • Photo of Tim McInnernyTim McInnernyWilliam Catesby
  • Photo of Edward HardwickeEdward HardwickeLord Stanley
  • Photo of Nigel HawthorneNigel HawthorneThe Duke of Clarence

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