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Richard of Gloucester uses murder and manipulation to claim England's throne.Richard of Gloucester uses murder and manipulation to claim England's throne.Richard of Gloucester uses murder and manipulation to claim England's throne.
Antony Brown
- Sir Richard Ratcliffe
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- TriviaThis episode was filmed on the same set as the three Henry VI plays. However, designer Oliver Bayldon altered the set so it would appear to be a ruin, as England reached its lowest point of chaos. In the same vein, the costumes became more and more monotone as the four plays went on; The First Part of Henry the Sixth (1983) features brightly coloured costumes which clearly distinguish the various combatants from one another, but by this point, everyone fights in similarly coloured dark costumes, with little to differentiate one army from another.
- GoofsWhen Henry VI's corpse is borne in on a brier, the Queen laments the passing of her husband. When she removes the sheets, Henry VI's stomach can clearly be seen heaving.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Story of English: A Muse Of Fire (1986)
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The best Richard III on film
As a fan of Richard III, I've seen every version produced. I still do not understand why anyone likes Laurence Olivier's version with its grim, heavy-handed performance. Ron Cook is the perfect Richard, upbeat and energetic, sly and humorous, delighting in his mission until the weight of his crimes begin to trouble his conscience. Jane Powell's direction, as she did with Henry VI parts I, II and III (my favorite of the series), keeps the action moving and the characters in sharp focus, especially King Edward, whose final speech is one you'll always remember. This is the Richard that Shakespeare wanted his audience to see, a man of a courage who loses control of his ambition.
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- May 28, 2011
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- The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Richard the Third
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What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Richard III (1983) in Australia?
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