Richard III

(1955)Directed by Laurence Olivier155 minDrama, History
Conscience is a word that cowards use.

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.

Laurence Olivieras Richard III
Cedric Hardwickeas King Edward IV of England
Nicholas Hannenas Archbishop
Ralph Richardsonas Duke of Buckingham
John Gielgudas George, Duke of Clarence
Mary Kerridgeas Queen Elizabeth
Pamela Brownas Jane Shore
Paul Husonas Edward, Prince of Wales
Claire Bloomas The Lady Anne
Andrew Cruickshankas Brackenbury
Clive Mortonas The Lord Rivers
Michael Goughas Dighton
Michael Ripperas Forrest
Stanley Bakeras Henry, Earl of Richmond
John Laurieas Lovel
Stewart Allenas Page to Richard
Russell Thorndikeas First Priest
Richard Bennettas George Stanley
Alexander Davionas Messenger to Richard III