Richard III

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IMDb Votes: 15,936Open on IMDb

Rated: R

William Shakespeare's classic play is brought into the present with the setting as Great Britian in the 1930s. Civil war has erupted with the House of Lancaster on one side, claiming the right to the British throne and hoping to bring freedom to the country. Opposing is the House of York, commanded by the infamous Richard III (Sir Ian McKellen), who rules over a fascist government and hopes to install himself as a dictator monarch.

Country:

United KingdomUnited States

Language:

English

Runtime: 104 min

Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 12 nominations total

Box Office: $2,684,904