Bibliograph

Richard III, Janus Films ; a London Film ; by William Shakespeare ; with some interpolations by David Garric, Colley Cibber, etc. ; produced and directed by Laurence Olivier ; director of photography, Otto Heller ; produced at Shepperton Studios England

Type

Label

Richard III, Janus Films ; a London Film ; by William Shakespeare ; with some interpolations by David Garric, Colley Cibber, etc. ; produced and directed by Laurence Olivier ; director of photography, Otto Heller ; produced at Shepperton Studios England

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Richard III

Oclc number

77233963

Responsibility statement

Janus Films ; a London Film ; by William Shakespeare ; with some interpolations by David Garric, Colley Cibber, etc. ; produced and directed by Laurence Olivier ; director of photography, Otto Heller ; produced at Shepperton Studios England

Runtime

158

Series statement

Essential art house: 50 years of Janus FilmsCriterion collection

Summary

Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power

Table Of Contents

Coronation of Edward IV -- "Now is the winter ..." -- Gentle Lady Anne -- "I'll have her ..." -- "Plots have I laid" -- Simple, plain Clarence -- "Why dost thou spit at me?" -- "Was ever woman in this humor wooed?" -- Death warrant for Clarence -- Clarence's dream -- A reprieve -- Deciding on an heir -- Dream come true -- King Edward's bedside -- Heir to the throne -- "Go we unto the tower" -- Enlisting Catesby -- Plots afoot -- Council of the crown -- Lord Mayor takes a ride -- Buckingham's concoction -- "Two props of virtue" -- Richard's royal queen -- Coronation of Richard III -- Securing the crown -- "Thus lay the gentle babes" -- Stanley consorts with Buckingham -- News of Richmond -- Bosworth field -- Richmond -- Eve of battle -- Ghosts of victims past -- Battle of Bosworth Field -- "My kingdom for a horse" -- Stanley crowns Richmond

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Contributor