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Richard III is a 1995 British-American period drama film, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name, directed by Richard Loncraine. The film adapts the play's story and characters to a setting based on 1930s Britain, with Richard depicted as a fascist plotting to usurp the throne.

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1995 · 1h 44m · Drama · War

TMDB 6.8/10 (196 votes)

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.

Directed by Richard Loncraine

Box office $3M worldwide

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Richard LoncraineDirector

Ian McKellenas Richard III

Annette Beningas Queen Elizabeth

Jim Broadbentas The Duke of Buckingham

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 15 researched: 2 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.