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Richard III
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Director:
Writers:
William Shakespeare (play)
Ian McKellen (writer) ...
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Release Date:
29 December 1995 (USA) more
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Tagline:
What Is Worth Dying For... Is Worth Killing For. more
Plot:
The classic Shakespearan play about a murderously scheming king staged in a alternative fascist England setting. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations more
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(30 articles)
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Shakespearean tragedy in 1940s Europe more (75 total)

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MPAA:
Rated R for violence and sexuality.
Runtime:
104 min
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Colour (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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The scenes of the massive rally were digitally composed from shots of a much smaller crowd (including McKellen and extras recruited via local radio) placed in different positions within the hall. more
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): As Richard finishes his dance with the queen (at the beginning) and they walk off the dance floor, the young prince slips and falls. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Prince of Wales: Goodnight Father.
King Henry: Goodnight son.
Prince of Wales: Goodnight your majesty.
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Referenced in Magical Voices (2005) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Come Be My Love more

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Shakespearean tragedy in 1940s Europe, 13 March 2006
7/10
Author: mstomaso from Vulcan

This film sets Shakespeare's Richard III in an alternative to WWII era England, where fascists and royalists maintain their own militias and play power games with kings and thrones. The first scene sets the tone for the entire film. A young officer is settling down to dinner with his dog chewing on a bone nearby. The building begins to shake and a low rumbling is heard. Soon enough, a tank erupts through the fireplace and stormtroopers charge in automatic rifles ablaze. Ian McKellan removes his gas mask and spouts a few lines of Shakespearean dialog.

The action and the intrigue never really let up, as the film follows Richard's (McKellan) rise to infamy and power. Neither does the Shakespearean dialog. Somehow the cast manages to make the dialog fit the action and setting effortlessly.

Richard III is jarringly strange - perhaps the most innovative of the recent Shakespeare updates - very well acted and directed. Although I recommend the film, I have to warn you - it's not for everyone.

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