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:
Tagline: I can smile, and murder while I smile
Cast:
Ian McKellen Ian McKellen
Richard III 
Annette Bening Annette Bening
Queen Elizabeth 
Jim Broadbent Jim Broadbent
The Duke of Buckingham 
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr.
Earl Rivers 
Kristin Scott Thomas Kristin Scott Thomas
Lady Anne 
Adrian Dunbar Adrian Dunbar
James Tyrrell 
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Also known as:
  • III. Richard