Richard III /
Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III, with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a suc...
| Uniform Title: | Richard III (Motion picture : 1955) |
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| Corporate Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
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[Irvington, N.Y.] :
Criterion Collection,
[2004]
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| Edition: | Special ed. double-disc set. |
| Series: | Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ;
213. |
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| Summary: | Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III, with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1955. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. RSDL dual-layer edition. New high-definition digital transfer, including newly discovered footage from the original theatrical release, with restored image and sound. Accompanying insert includes an essay by film historian Bruce Eder. Aspect ratio 1.66:1. Special features: disc 1. Audio commentary by playwright and stage director Russel Lees, joined by John Wilders, former governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company -- disc 2. "Great acting : Laurence Olivier," a 1966 BBC interview with Olivier hosted by renowned theater critic Kenneth Tynan ; Gallery of on-set and production stills and posters, featuring excerpts from Olivier's autobiography "On acting" ; 12-minute television trailer, including footage of Olivier, producer Alexander Korda, production designer Roger Furse, and other crew members at work in Shepperton Studios ; Original theatrical trailer. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (approximately 158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert. |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital, mono. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Otto Heller ; editor, Helga Cranston ; original music, William Walton. |
| ISBN: | 0780021177 |