Where to Watch Richard III (1983) in the US

What it's about

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. Edward has him imprisoned in the Tower of London; killers in Richard's pay then drown Clarence in a barrel of wine. When news of Clarence's death reaches the King, the subsequent grief and remorse bring about his death. Richard is made Lord Protector, with power to rule England while his nephew (now King Edward V) is still a minor. Before the young king's coronation he has his two nephews conveyed to the Tower, ostensibly for their safekeeping. Richard's accomplice, the Duke of Buckingham, then declares the two boys illegitimate and offers Richard the crown, which after a show of reticence he accepts. After Richard's coronation, he and Buckingham have a falling-out over whether or not to assassinate the two children.

Cast and crew

Director

Jane Howell

Writer

William Shakespeare

Starring

Peter Benson, Antony Brown, David Burke

Details

Release date

Jan 23, 1983

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Where to Watch Richard III (1983) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Richard III in the United States?

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Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).