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Richard III

Richard's military skills have helped to put his older brother Edward on the throne of England. But jealousy and resentment cause Richard to seek the crown for himself, and he conceives a lengthy and carefully calculated plan using deception, manipulation, and outright murder to achieve his goal. His plotting soon has tumultuous consequences, both for himself and for England.

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Laurence Olivier
Richard III
Cedric Hardwicke
King Edward IV of England
Nicholas Hannen
Archbishop

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Awards

  • 1957 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 1957 - Golden Globe - Best English-Language Foreign Film - winner
  • 1956 - BAFTA Film Award - Best British Actor - winner
  • 1956 - BAFTA Film Award - Best British Film - winner

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