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 success...
| Uniform Title: | Richard III (Motion picture : 1955) |
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| Corporate Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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[New York] :
Janus Films :
[2006]
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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. Released as part of the "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films." Widescreen presentation. Aspect ratio 1.66:1 Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; region 1; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Otto Heller ; editor, Helga Cranston ; original music, William Walton. |