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Status
Released
Release
1970
Runtime
2h 2m
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.
15 Cast Members
Ian McKellen
King Richard II
Timothy West
Henry Bolingbroke
Robert Eddison
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
John of Gaunt
Peggy Thorpe-Bates
Duchess of York
Trevor Martin
Earl of Northumberland
Andrew Crawford
Bishop of Carlisle
James Laurenson
Sir Pierce of Exton
Lucy Fleming
Queen Isabella
Charmian Eyre
Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting
Terence Wilton
Duke of Aumerle
Stephen Greif
Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain
David Calder
Lord Ross / Groom
Michael Spice
Lord Willoughby
Richard Morant
Earl of Salisbury
