Richard III 1995

Name: Richard III
Released: 1995-12-29
Cast: Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Scott Thomas

Synopsis:

A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.

Directed by:	Richard Loncraine
Written by:	Ian McKellen & Richard Loncraine
Release date:	1995-12-29
Runtime:	104 minutes
Critics score:	96 / 100
Tagline:	I can smile, and murder while I smile