The Tragedy of King Richard II (1970): Cast
The Tragedy of King Richard II is a 1970 drama directed by Toby Robertson and Richard Cottrell, starring Ian McKellen as King Richard II, Timothy West and David Calder. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Directors
- Toby Robertson and Richard Cottrell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tragedy of King Richard II About?
The premise of The Tragedy of King Richard II without spoilers.
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
The Tragedy of King Richard II Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- shakespeare's richard ii
- based on play
- character name in title
The Tragedy of King Richard II Cast & Characters
Ian McKellen leads the cast as King Richard II, with Timothy West as Henry Bolingbroke and David Calder as Lord Ross / Groom. Directed by Toby Robertson and Richard Cottrell; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Toby Robertson
- Co-director Richard Cottrell
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Ian McKellen as King Richard II - Timothy West as Henry Bolingbroke
- David Calder as Lord Ross / Groom
- James Laurenson as Sir Pierce of Exton
Also Starring in The Tragedy of King Richard II
· 11 more- Andrew Crawford Bishop of Carlisle
- Stephen Greif Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain
- Trevor Martin Earl of Northumberland
- Richard Morant Earl of Salisbury
- Robert Eddison Duke of York
- Paul Hardwick John of Gaunt
- Lucy Fleming Queen Isabella
- Peggy Thorpe-Bates Duchess of York
- Terence Wilton Duke of Aumerle
- Michael Spice Lord Willoughby
- Charmian Eyre Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting
More from Toby Robertson and Richard Cottrell
One more film directed by Toby Robertson and Richard Cottrell: Edward II.
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The Tragedy of King Richard II FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tragedy of King Richard II, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tragedy of King Richard II?
The Tragedy of King Richard II runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Tragedy of King Richard II released?
The Tragedy of King Richard II was released on July 30, 1970.
Who directed The Tragedy of King Richard II?
The Tragedy of King Richard II was directed by Toby Robertson and Richard Cottrell.
More films by Toby Robertson Who is in the cast of The Tragedy of King Richard II?
The Tragedy of King Richard II stars Ian McKellen as King Richard II, Timothy West as Henry Bolingbroke and David Calder as Lord Ross / Groom, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Tragedy of King Richard II have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tragedy of King Richard II has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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