Richard III (McKellen)
Shakespeare's melodrama of treachery and murder during the War of the Roses is transplanted to the 1930s with evil King Richard (Ian McKellen) portrayed as a jackbooted fascist. Visually compelling, often shocking, with enough glamour, sex, drugs and violence to please any contemporary audience.
Year: 1995
Genre: Shakespeare, Alice's Playhouse
Country: UK
Director: Richard Loncraine
Starring: Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Kristin Scott Thomas
Duration: 104 Minutes
Rating: M
7.5/10
Location in store: Alice's Playhouse (Shakespeare)
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