Richard III [videorecording] / Janus Films ; a London Film ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; produced and directed by Laurence Olivier.
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989.; Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757.; Garrick, David, 1717-1779.; Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964.; Hannen, Nicholas, 1881-1972.; Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983.; Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.; Kerridge, Mary, 1914-1999.; Huson, Paul.; Bloom, Claire, 1931-; Heller, Otto, 1896-1970.; Dillon, Carmen, 1908-2000.; Cranston, Helga, 1921-2013.; Walton, William, 1902-1983.; Furse, Roger.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III.; London Film Productions.; Janus Films.; Criterion Collection (Firm)
2009
PR2821.A23 O45 2009
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Title
Richard III [videorecording] / Janus Films ; a London Film ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; produced and directed by Laurence Olivier.
Uniform Title
Richard III (Motion picture : 1955)
Variant Title
At head of title: Janus Films presents Essential art house
Title on set container: Janus Films presents Essential Art House. Vol. III
Title on set container: Janus Films presents Essential Art House. Vol. III
ISBN
9781604651676
1604651679
1604651679
Publication Details
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2009.
Language
English
Language Note
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Description
1 videodisc (158 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
715515047210
Call Number
PR2821.A23 O45 2009
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72 822.3/3
Distributor No.
EAH020 The Criterion 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.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1955.
Based on the play by William Shakespeare.
Based on the play by William Shakespeare.
Credits
Director of photography, Otto Heller ; art director, Carmen Dillon ; editor, Helga Cranston ; original music, William Walton ; production designer, Roger Furse ; special effects, Wally Veevers.
Performer
Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Mary Kerridge, Paul Huson, Claire Bloom.
Cast
Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Mary Kerridge, Paul Huson, Claire Bloom.
System Details Note
DVD; Dolby Digital mono; 16:9 aspect ratio (enhanced for widescreen TV's).
Added Author
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989.
Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757.
Garrick, David, 1717-1779.
Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964.
Hannen, Nicholas, 1881-1972.
Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983.
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
Kerridge, Mary, 1914-1999.
Huson, Paul.
Bloom, Claire, 1931-
Heller, Otto, 1896-1970.
Dillon, Carmen, 1908-2000.
Cranston, Helga, 1921-2013.
Walton, William, 1902-1983.
Furse, Roger.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III.
Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757.
Garrick, David, 1717-1779.
Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964.
Hannen, Nicholas, 1881-1972.
Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983.
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
Kerridge, Mary, 1914-1999.
Huson, Paul.
Bloom, Claire, 1931-
Heller, Otto, 1896-1970.
Dillon, Carmen, 1908-2000.
Cranston, Helga, 1921-2013.
Walton, William, 1902-1983.
Furse, Roger.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III.
Added Corporate Author
London Film Productions.
Janus Films.
Criterion Collection (Firm)
Janus Films.
Criterion Collection (Firm)
Series
Essential art house.
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