The Tragedy of Richard III

About The Tragedy of Richard III

Richard Duke of Gloucester, youngest brother of King Edward IV, will stop at nothing to get the crown. He first convinces the ailing King that the Duke of Clarence, his elder brother, is a threat to the lives of Edward's two young sons.

The Tragedy of Richard III (1983) is a history tv movie film directed by Jane Howell. Released in January 1983, it runs 230 minutes.

Its themes are king of england and war of the roses.

Ron Cook stars as Richard III, Peter Benson as King Henry VI, Michael Byrne as Duke of Buckingham, and Julia Foster as Queen Margaret. It streams on Britbox Apple TV channel in the United States.

Henry VI Part 1 and Henry VI Part 3 make useful companions to The Tragedy of Richard III.