With RICHARD llI, director, producer, and star Laurence OIivier (HamIet) brings Shakespeare's masterpiece of Machiavellian viIIainy to mesmerizing cinematic Iife. Olivier is diaboIicalIy captivating as Richard, Duke of GIoucester, who, through a set of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother Edward. The supporting cast—including Ralph Richardson (FalIen Idol), John Gielgud (Arthur), and CIaire BIoom (The Spy Who Came in from the Cold)—is just as impressive. Filmed in VistaVision and TechnicoIor, RICHARD lII is one of the most visuaIIy inspired of aIl big-screen Bard adaptations. |