The Wars of the Roses (1965): Cast
The Wars of the Roses is a 1965 historical drama directed by John Barton and Peter Hall, starring Donald Sinden as Duke of York, David Warner and Ian Holm. It runs 8 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8h 5m (485 min)
- Directors
- John Barton and Peter Hall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wars of the Roses About?
The premise of The Wars of the Roses without spoilers.
A 1965 BBC adaptation of Shakespeare’s historical tetralogy — 1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richard III — dramatizes the struggle between the Houses of Lancaster and York for England’s throne, known as the Wars of the Roses. It stems from John Barton’s 1963 stage version and was directed by Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The Wars of the Roses Themes & Keywords
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The Wars of the Roses Cast & Characters
Donald Sinden leads the cast as Duke of York, with David Warner as King Henry VI and Ian Holm as King Richard III. Directed by John Barton and Peter Hall; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director John Barton
- Co-director Peter Hall
- Donald Sinden as Duke of York
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David Warner as King Henry VI -
Ian Holm as King Richard III -
Peggy Ashcroft as Queen Margaret
Also Starring in The Wars of the Roses
· 19 more- Janet Suzman Joan la Pucelle
- Clive Morton Lord Talbot
- Roy Dotrice King Edward IV
- Eric Porter Henry VII
- John Normington Duke of Bedford
- William Squire Duke of Suffolk
- Charles Kay The Dauphine
- Susan Engel Queen Elizabeth
- Madoline Thomas Margery Jourdain
- Paul Hardwick Duke of Gloucester
- David Hargreaves Duke of Norfolk
- David Waller Captain to Talbot
- Nicholas Selby Duke of Winchester
- Derek Waring Earl of Rivers
- Colette O'Neil Lady Bona
- Brewster Mason Duke of Warwick
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- Stephen Hancock Bassett
- Donald Burton Duke of Exeter
- Jeffery Dench Sir Humphrey Stafford
More from John Barton and Peter Hall
More films directed by John Barton and Peter Hall: Never Talk to Strangers, Orpheus Descending, She’s Been Away and The Oresteia.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Richard III, Henry VI Part 1 and Henry V.
The Wars of the Roses FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wars of the Roses, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wars of the Roses?
The Wars of the Roses runs 8 hours 5 minutes (485 minutes).
When was The Wars of the Roses released?
The Wars of the Roses was released on April 8, 1965.
Who directed The Wars of the Roses?
The Wars of the Roses was directed by John Barton and Peter Hall.
More films by John Barton Who is in the cast of The Wars of the Roses?
The Wars of the Roses stars Donald Sinden as Duke of York, David Warner as King Henry VI and Ian Holm as King Richard III, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Wars of the Roses have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wars of the Roses has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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