Richard III (1955) presents the final chapter in Laurence Olivier's Shakespearean trilogy, offering a bold and captivating depiction of a man resolutely committed to his villainous ambitions. Olivier masterfully embodies the Duke of Gloucester, a character so brilliantly portrayed that the audience finds themselves inexplicably drawn to his nefarious schemes. Despite orchestrating the murder of his brother Clarence (John Gielgud), betraying his cousin Buckingham (Ralph Richardson), and pursuing his niece Lady Anne (Claire Bloom), Olivier's performance is nothing short of mesmerizing. From the play's iconic opening lines, Olivier delivers each speech with a Machiavellian finesse that is both chilling and captivating. The film's grand staging of the climactic battle scene is a testament to Olivier's directorial prowess, rivaling his earlier work in "Henry V.
Richard III (1955)
1955 · Movie · 161 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction Laurence Olivier
Cast Laurence Olivier · Ralph Richardson · John Gielgud · Claire Bloom · Cedric Hardwicke · Stanley Baker · Alec Clunes · Norman Wooland · Laurence Naismith · Pamela Brown · John Laurie · Michael Gough
Soundtrack William Walton
Screenplay Laurence Olivier · William Shakespeare
Cinematography Otto Heller
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Title Richard III
Original title Richard III
Year 1955
Type Movie
Length 161 min.
Country United Kingdom
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