Richard III (1996)

Synopsis: Film version of Shakespeare’s play derived from Richard Eyre’s National Theatre production. Set in a context of 1930s’ fascism, where Mosley’s troops have taken power.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1995
Year of production: 1996
Notes: Budget estimated £6,000,000.

New commentary by Ian McKellen and Richard Loncraine
New trailer (2016)
'Play the Devil - Making Richard II’I (2016, 6 mins)
'Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere’ with Ian McKellen (2016, 79 mins)
Ian McKellen and Richard Loncraine in Conversation (2016, 21 mins)
Complete annotated screenplay with full credits (Downloadable PDF - DVD only)
Illustrated booklet with an extensive essay by Ian McKellen
Documentation: The annotated screenplay by Ian McKellen published separately (Doubleday, £8.99)
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items: Maya Anegelou: Ian McKellen; Richard III (1992)

Director

Richard Loncraine

Producer

Lisa Katselas Pare; Stephen Bayly

Cinematographer

Peter Biziou

Writer

William Shakespeare

Screenplay

Ian McKellen; Richard Loncraine

Music

Trevor Jones

Costume

Shuna Harwood

Art Direction

Tony Burrough

Cast

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