The Tragedy of Richard III (1983): Cast
The Tragedy of Richard III is a 1983 historical drama directed by Jane Howell, starring Antony Brown as Sir Richard Ratcliffe, Rusty Livingstone and Michael Byrne. It runs 3 hours 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 50m (230 min)
- Director
- Jane Howell
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tragedy of Richard III About?
The premise of The Tragedy of Richard III without spoilers.
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to claim the throne. He persuades the ailing King Edward IV that his brother the Duke of Clarence endangers the king’s sons, prompting Clarence’s murder in the Tower. After Edward’s death, Richard becomes Lord Protector, removes his nephews, declares them illegitimate and seizes the crown, later sparring with ally Buckingham over their fate.
The Tragedy of Richard III Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- restless in peacetime
- taking up with husband's killer
- haunted by own murder victim
- resentment toward usurper
- mistrust of husband
- shakespeare's richard iii
- remake
- sequel
- based on play
- character name in title
The Tragedy of Richard III Cast & Characters
Antony Brown leads the cast as Sir Richard Ratcliffe, with Rusty Livingstone as Page to Richard and Michael Byrne as Duke of Buckingham. Directed by Jane Howell; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jane Howell
- Antony Brown as Sir Richard Ratcliffe
- Rusty Livingstone as Page to Richard
- Michael Byrne as Duke of Buckingham
- Peter Wyatt as Duke of Norfolk
Also Starring in The Tragedy of Richard III
· 42 more- Jeremy Dimmick Young Duke of York
- Brian Protheroe King Edward IV
- Stephen Rooney Edward Plantagenet
- Paul Jesson George, Duke of Clarence
- Ron Cook Richard III
- Peter Benson King Henry VI
- Bernard Hill First Murderer
- Patsy Kensit Lady Margaret Plantagenet
- Zoë Wanamaker Lady Anne
- Derek Farr Sir Robert Brackenbury / Earl of Surrey
- David Burke Sir William Catesby
- Annette Crosbie Duchess of York
- Julia Foster Queen Margaret
- Arthur Cox Lord Grey / Lord Mayor of London
- David Daker Lord Hastings
- Brian Deacon Second Citizen / First Messenger / Earl of Richmond
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- Oengus MacNamara Halberdier / Lord Lovell
- Mark Wing-Davey First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel
- Tenniel Evans Stanley, Earl of Derby / Archbishop of York
- Rowena Cooper Queen Elizabeth
- Anne Carroll Jane Shore
- Nick Reding Ghost of Prince of Wales
- Derek Fuke Second Murderer / Sir Thomas Vaughan
- Alex Guard Marquess of Dorset
- Paul Chapman Earl Rivers
- Angus Kennedy
- Mark Fletcher
- David Ludwig
- Peter Aldwyn
- Stephen Brigden
- Michael Cogan
- Stuart Cox
- Michael Gardiner
- Hamish Kerr
- Hus Levent
- Brian Binns
- Gerald Blackmore
- David Goodwin
- Barry Grantham
- John Rankin
- Martin Rutledge
- Dorian Ford Edward, Prince of Wales
The Tragedy of Richard III Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Riccardo III” and “理查三世”.
- Also known as
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- Riccardo III
- 理查三世
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The Tragedy of Richard III FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tragedy of Richard III, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tragedy of Richard III?
The Tragedy of Richard III runs 3 hours 50 minutes (230 minutes).
When was The Tragedy of Richard III released?
The Tragedy of Richard III was released on January 23, 1983.
Who directed The Tragedy of Richard III?
The Tragedy of Richard III was directed by Jane Howell.
More films by Jane Howell Who is in the cast of The Tragedy of Richard III?
The Tragedy of Richard III stars Antony Brown as Sir Richard Ratcliffe, Rusty Livingstone as Page to Richard and Michael Byrne as Duke of Buckingham, among 46 credited actors.
Does The Tragedy of Richard III have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tragedy of Richard III has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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