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Richard III (Olivier, 1955)

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This award-winning adaptation of Shakespeare’s play won Olivier BAFTAs for Best British Actor and Best British Film, as well as an Oscar nomination and various other Awards. Noel Coward described Olivier's Richard as 'the greatest male performance' he had ever witnessed. Features an excellent supporting cast too.

 

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Director Laurence Olivier
Starring John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, Claire Bloom, John Laurie, Stanley Baker

 

Genre Classic Film

 

Country UK Language ENGLISH   Year 1955

 

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2 discs; Taken from digitally-restored high-definition print; Uncut; 'Richard on Trial' - a contemporary jury puts Richard on trial for murder - will he be convicted or acquitted?

 

Technical Details

Certificate U   Length 152 mins   Label NWORK
Cat No 7952383   Format DVD   Colour
Region2   Aspect 1.66:1

 

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Article - "The films of Sir Laurence Olivier" by David Parkinson
Saturday 1st April 2006

Long considered the greatest stage actor of his generation, Laurence Olivier had the looks, physique and charisma to become a matinée idol. Indeed, he was very much regarded as a populist before the 1937-8 seasons at the Old Vic turned him into a classical superstar ...  View article in full

 

 

 

 

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