Plot Summary

The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Tragedy of King Richard II
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Ian McKellen as King Richard II

Ian McKellen

King Richard II

Timothy West as Henry Bolingbroke

Timothy West

Henry Bolingbroke

Robert Eddison as Duke of York

Robert Eddison

Duke of York

Paul Hardwick as John of Gaunt

Paul Hardwick

John of Gaunt

Peggy Thorpe-Bates as Duchess of York

Peggy Thorpe-Bates

Duchess of York

Trevor Martin as Earl of Northumberland

Trevor Martin

Earl of Northumberland

Andrew Crawford as Bishop of Carlisle

Andrew Crawford

Bishop of Carlisle

James Laurenson as Sir Pierce of Exton

James Laurenson

Sir Pierce of Exton

Lucy Fleming as Queen Isabella

Lucy Fleming

Queen Isabella

Charmian Eyre as Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting

Charmian Eyre

Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting

Terence Wilton as Duke of Aumerle

Terence Wilton

Duke of Aumerle

Stephen Greif as Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain

Stephen Greif

Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain

David Calder as Lord Ross / Groom

David Calder

Lord Ross / Groom

Michael Spice as Lord Willoughby

Michael Spice

Lord Willoughby

Richard Morant as Earl of Salisbury

Richard Morant

Earl of Salisbury

Production Companies

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Prospect Theatre Company