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The Tragedy of King Richard II

  • TV Movie
  • 1970
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Ian McKellen and Timothy West in The Tragedy of King Richard II (1970)
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The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.

  • Directors
    • Richard Cottrell
    • Toby Robertson
  • Writer
    • William Shakespeare
  • Stars
    • Ian McKellen
    • Timothy West
    • Robert Eddison
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    92
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Richard Cottrell
      • Toby Robertson
    • Writer
      • William Shakespeare
    • Stars
      • Ian McKellen
      • Timothy West
      • Robert Eddison
    • 3User reviews
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    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • King Richard II
    Timothy West
    Timothy West
    • Henry Bolingbroke
    Robert Eddison
    Robert Eddison
    • Duke of York
    Paul Hardwick
    Paul Hardwick
    • John of Gaunt
    Peggy Thorpe-Bates
    • Duchess of York
    Trevor Martin
    • Earl of Northumberland
    Andrew Crawford
    • Bishop of Carlisle
    James Laurenson
    James Laurenson
    • Sir Pierce of Exton
    Lucy Fleming
    Lucy Fleming
    • Queen Isabella
    Charmian Eyre
    • Duchess of Gloucester…
    Terence Wilton
    • Duke of Aumerle
    Stephen Greif
    Stephen Greif
    • Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk…
    David Calder
    David Calder
    • Lord Ross…
    Michael Spice
    • Lord Willoughby
    Richard Morant
    Richard Morant
    • Earl of Salisbury
    Luke Hardy
    • Sir William Bagot
    Colin Fisher
    • Sir John Bushy
    Bette Bourne
    Bette Bourne
    • Sir Henry Green
    • (as Peter Bourne)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Richard Cottrell
      • Toby Robertson
    • Writer
      • William Shakespeare
    • All cast & crew
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      Featured in Shakespeare Uncovered: 'Richard II' with Derek Jacobi (2012)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 30, 1970 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Studio TC6, BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Prospect Theatre Company
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    Tech specs

    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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