The Life and Death of King Richard III
Shakespeare's tragedy of the wicked and hump-backed Duke of Gloucester, who rises to the throne of England by chicanery, treachery, and brilliance.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | France, United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, History, Adventure |
| Director | André Calmettes |
| Runtime | 55 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative by relying on the Shakespearean tragedy, translating its complexity into the potent visual grammar of early cinema—relying on stark silhouettes, dramatic tableaux, and expressive performance. It explores the seductive, terrifying logic of ambition untethered from morality.
What lingers after the final reel is the chilling charisma of corruption and the stark, shadowy beauty of a political machine in motion. A foundational piece of historical drama. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: André Calmettes
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With curated period music, as a study in early cinematic adaptation of classic theatre.
🎭 Cast
Robert Gemp
King Edward IV
Frederick Warde
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, afterward Richard III
Albert Gardner
Prince Edward of Lancaster
James Keane
Earl of Richmond
George Moss
Tressel
Howard Stuart
Edward
Virginia Rankin
York, brother of Edward
Violet Stuart
Lady Anne Plantagenet
Carey Lee
Queen Elizabeth
Carlotta De Felice
Princess Elizabeth
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