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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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?

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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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Shakespeare - The Complete Film Works

Including: 10 Things I Hate About You, A Midsummer Nights Dream (BBC, 1981), A Midsummer Nights Dream (Noble, 1996), A Winters Tale (BBC, 1981), A Winters Tale (Rohmer, 1992), Alls Well That Ends Well (BBC), Animated Shakespeare Act 1 (The Taming of the Shrew & Macbeth), Animated Shakespeare Act 2 (Julius Caesar & Twelfth Night), Animated Shakespeare Act 3 (Hamlet & The Tempest), Animated Shakespeare Act 4 ( A Midsummer Nights Dream & Richard III).

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