@article{316579, note = {Originally released as a motion picture in 1955.}, author = {Olivier, Laurence, and Cibber, Colley, and Garrick, David, and Hardwicke, Cedric, and Hannen, Nicholas, and Richardson, Ralph, and Gielgud, John, and Kerridge, Mary, and Huson, Paul. and Bloom, Claire, and Heller, Otto, and Dillon, Carmen, and Cranston, Helga, and Walton, William, and Furse, Roger. and Shakespeare, William,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/316579}, title = {Richard III [videorecording] /}, publisher = {Criterion Collection,}, abstract = {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.}, recid = {316579}, pages = {2 videodiscs (ca. 158 min.) :}, address = {[Irvington, N.Y.] :}, year = {2004}, }