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Richard III (1995)
Director: Richard Loncraine
Cast: Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr.
7.3
96%Runtime104 min
Rating15
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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.
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Richard III (1995), directed by Richard Loncraine, is a critically acclaimed film that adapts Shakespeare's play by transposing the setting to 1930s England torn by civil war. It has received strong reviews, with a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.3/10 on IMDb, indicating positive reception from both critics and audiences.
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Richard III is a 1995 film adaptation of 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 Great Britain, with Richard depicted as a fascist plotting to usurp the throne. Ian McKellen portrays the title character, as well as co-writing the screenplay with Loncraine.
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