RICHARD III
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Directed by and starring Laurence Olivier as the grotesque King Richard, this colorful production manages to capture the blend of history, Gothic tragedy, and farce central to this Shakespearean legend. Richard’s twisted ambition, a conscious attempt to substitute the glory of a kingdom for the love and physical beauty he can never have, results in his victims outnumbering the survivors until Richmond (Henry VII) restores sanity. Olivier succeeds in creating a charming and sinister king in this entertainingly macabre pageant. Also stars Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, and Claire Bloom. Color. 155 minutes. London Films.
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