
Richard III
“Conscience is a word that cowards use.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Writers
- William Shakespeare, David Garrick, Colley Cibber, Laurence Olivier, Alan Dent
- Producer
- Laurence Olivier
- Production
- London Films Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard III rated?
Richard III has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 97 votes.
Who directed Richard III?
Richard III was directed by Laurence Olivier.
When was Richard III released?
Richard III was released in 1955.























