| Description |
1 videodisc (158 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Essential art house ; 3 |
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Essential art house; 3.
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| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1955. |
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Based on the play by William Shakespeare. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Otto Heller ; art director, Carmen Dillon ; editor, Helga Cranston ; original music, William Walton ; production designer, Roger Furse ; special effects, Wally Veevers. |
| Cast |
Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Mary Kerridge, Paul Huson, Claire Bloom. |
| Summary |
Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, 16:9 aspect ratio (enhanced for widescreen TV's); Dolby Digital mono. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) |
| Subject |
Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
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Edward IV, King of England, 1442-1483 -- Drama.
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Murder -- England -- Drama.
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Historical drama
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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| Added Author |
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989.
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Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757.
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Garrick, David, 1717-1779.
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Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964.
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Hannen, Nicholas, 1881-1972
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Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983
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Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
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Kerridge, Mary, 1914-1999
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Huson, Paul
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Bloom, Claire, 1931-
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Heller, Otto, 1896-1970
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Dillon, Carmen, 1908-2000.
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Cranston, Helga, 1921-
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Walton, William, 1902-1983
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Furse, Roger
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
King Richard III
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London Film Productions.
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Janus Films
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
At head of title: Janus Films presents Richard III |
| Added Title |
Richard the third |
| ISBN |
9781604651676 |
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1604651679 |
| Standard No. |
715515047210 |
| Music No. |
EAH020 The Criterion Collection |
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