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Richard III

1991 · 208 min

A filmed stage performance that asks for patience and attention, rewarding viewers with language and performance over cinematic immersion.

Directed by
Michael Bogdanov
Starring
Ben Bazell, Susanna Best, Roger Booth
Overview
Shakespeare's Richard III, performed by the English Shakespeare Company as part of the complete Historical Octology.

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Directed by
Michael Bogdanov
Starring
Ben Bazell, Susanna Best, Roger Booth
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    period
    Audience
    adult
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    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight5

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    Directed by
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    Starring
    Ben Bazell, Susanna Best, Roger Booth, Philip Bowen, Paul Brennen, Ian Burford, Jack Carr, Michael Cronin
    Runtime
    208 min

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