About this title: Laurence Olivier was the director, co-screenwriter (with Alan Dent), and star of this robust adaptation of Shakespeare's drama, which, as Bruce Eder has written, "was the final, crowning glory of the British studio system and the end of the great cycle of British films aimed at international audiences." Olivier begins his Richard III with Edward IV (Cedric Hardwicke) being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard (Laurence Olivier) jealously views the proceedings and begins to pick off those obstructing his pathway to the throne. Eventually, Richard becomes king and, after ...
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Description: New. 715515047210 Brand new and factory sealed! We sell no bootlegs or imports. Buy with confidence! You WILL receive your item QUICKLY! read more
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Description: Cedric Hardwicke, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Nicholas Hannen, Claire Bloom, Ralph Richardson, Alec Clunes. New in new packaging. read more
Description: Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Claire Bloom, Alec Clunes, Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Baker, Pamela Brown,... Very good in good packaging. 1955 Run time: 138. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
Studio: Criterion
Date: 06/16/2009
UPC:715515047210
Description: Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud. New. 1955 Run time: 161. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
UPC:715515047210
Description: Cedric Hardwicke; Laurence Olivier; John Gielgud; Nicholas Hannen; Claire Bloom; Ralph Richardson; Alec Clunes. New. Run time: 138 mins. Language: English. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
UPC:037429126721
Description: Cedric Hardwicke; Laurence Olivier; John Gielgud; Nicholas Hannen; Claire Bloom; Ralph Richardson; Alec Clunes. New. Run time: 138 mins. Language: English. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
Studio: CRITERION
UPC:715515047210
Description: BRAND NEW. Following his triumphant screen versions of Henry V and Hamlet, director, producer, and star Laurence Olivier assembled a stunning cast (including Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, and Claire Bloom) for a grand realization of Richard III, produced by Alexander Korda. A Technicolor and widescreen spectacle full of intimate, diabolical drama, this is one of the quintessential Shakespearean film adaptations. Attributes: ORIGINAL LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, WIDESCREEN. read more
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