Richard II

Original title: King Richard the Second

Episode aired Mar 28, 1979
2h 38m

IMDb RATING

8.0/10

330

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The incompetent King Richard II is deposed by Henry Bolingbroke and undergoes a crisis of identity once he is no longer King.The incompetent King Richard II is deposed by Henry Bolingbroke and undergoes a crisis of identity once he is no longer King.The incompetent King Richard II is deposed by Henry Bolingbroke and undergoes a crisis of identity once he is no longer King.

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IMDb RATING

8.0/10

330

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Director David Giles shot this movie in such a way as to create a visual metaphor for King Richard II's position in relation to the court. Early in the movie, he is constantly seen above the rest of the characters, especially at the top of stairs, but he always descends to the same level as everyone else, and often ends up below them. As this movie goes on, his positioning above characters becomes less and less frequent.

Quotes
John of Gaunt: This royal throne of Kings, this scepter'd isle, this precious stone set in a silver sea; this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England!

Connections
Followed by Henry IV Part I (1979)

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Richard II: Electric Boogaloo

There is little alteration of the play. Derek Jacobi gives an Emmy worthy performance and Jon Finch is close behind. A nice addition to the BBC series.