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29 December 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
What Is Worth Dying For... Is Worth Killing For. morePlot:
The classic Shakespearan play about a murderously scheming king staged in a alternative fascist England setting. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Starring Richard III as A.Hitler, and A.Hitler as W.Churchill moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ian McKellen | ... | Richard III | |
| Annette Bening | ... | Queen Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV | |
| Jim Broadbent | ... | Duke of Buckingham | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Lord Rivers | |
| Nigel Hawthorne | ... | George, Duke of Clarence | |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | Lady Anne | |
| John Wood | ... | King Edward IV | |
| Maggie Smith | ... | Duchess of York | |
| Jim Carter | ... | Lord Hastings | |
| Edward Hardwicke | ... | Lord Stanley | |
| Adrian Dunbar | ... | James Tyrell | |
| Tres Hanley | ... | Rivers' Mistress | |
| Dominic West | ... | Henry, Earl of Richmond | |
| Roger Hammond | ... | Archbishop | |
| Tim McInnerny | ... | Catesby |
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Rated R for violence and sexuality.Parents Guide:
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104 minLanguage:
EnglishColour:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | South Korea:12 | Australia:M | Finland:K-14 | Germany:16 | Portugal:M/16 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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In the play, Princess Elizabeth is always off-stage. Here she is always present. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When King Edward dies we see the crew in the background, with video monitors and costume pieces. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Prince of Wales: Goodnight Father.
King Henry: Goodnight son.
Prince of Wales: Goodnight your majesty.
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Shakespeare's tragedy set in 1940s war-torn England.
As someone who loves Shakespeare, I grant a lot of latitude and respect to any person who can get these modern versions produced. The vogue now is to alter the time period, while still holding, generally speaking, to the original plot and language. As usual with the movies, its now done so often that traditional Shakespeare has become a custom more honored in the breach than in the observance. (forgive me!) This is ok, it takes the evil Richard III and plops him into the role of fascist usurper and dictator, during the notorious fascist period of England's history. I know, try and not overthink it. The acting and collection of performers are both first rate, and the film offers interesting moments for both the novice and expert Shakespearean student. There is one thing and it is what prompted me to even write this. If you notice during Richard's ascendance, a formal ball is thrown and a Vera Lynn type woman is shown singing a Glenn Miller type tune. You know you have never heard it, but yet is eerily memorable. I find out years later (today in fact) it is a Christopher Marlowe poem, clevely fitted to a WW2 sounding musical number. Somehow, its just real creepy and its in keeping with the mood of the entire movie. Upsetting and unnerving, with the evil spread just a little too generously over the characters. If you have a big blender, and throw in a copy of 1984, Richard III, and Godfather III, this is what you would end up with.