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Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe (2015): Cast

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Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe is a 2015 drama directed by Simon Godwin, starring David Sturzaker as Henry Bolingbroke, Charles Edwards and Sarah Woodward. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes.

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Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 28m (148 min)
Director
Simon Godwin
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe About?

The premise of Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe without spoilers.

King Richard rules believing he has a divine right, but his impulsive nature leads to his own downfall. He banishes Henry Bolingbroke and takes control of his father's lands. When a rebellion in Ireland occupies Richard's attention, Bolingbroke returns to England, determined to reclaim what is rightfully his. With the backing of those unhappy with Richard’s actions, he challenges the king’s authority and plots to take the crown.

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Cast & crew

Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe Cast & Characters

David Sturzaker leads the cast as Henry Bolingbroke, with Charles Edwards as Richard II and Sarah Woodward as Duchess of York. Directed by Simon Godwin; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Simon Godwin

More films directed by Simon Godwin: Macbeth, National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo & Juliet and RSC Live: Timon of Athens.

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Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

When was Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe released?

Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe was released on August 20, 2015.

Who directed Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe was directed by Simon Godwin.

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Who is in the cast of Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe stars David Sturzaker as Henry Bolingbroke, Charles Edwards as Richard II and Sarah Woodward as Duchess of York, among 12 credited actors.

Does Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe have a post-credit scene?

No. Richard II - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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