Richard III
A murderous excitement for the British throne sees Richard III (Ian McKellen) descend into insanity. Though the atmosphere is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil warfare, divide between your rivaling houses of Lancaster and York. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first get rid of the challenges to his own ascension -- among them his brotherhis nephews and his brother's wife (Annette Bening). As soon as the Duke of Buckingham (Jim Broadbent) deserts him, Richard's plans are jeopardized.
Released: 1995-12-29
Duration: 104
min