This film is an adaptation of William
Shakespeare’s Richard III about the wicked deformed King of England; his
conquests on the battlefield and scheming behind closed doors.
The film is directed by Laurence Olivier
following up the wonderful job he did adapting Hamlet
for the screen. Olivier shot the film in Technicolor and VistaVision, and it
looks magnificent with great aesthetics. He worked with composer William Walton,
cinematographer Otto
Heller, and production designer Roger K. Furse.
Olivier also stars in the film as
Richard III. The film boasts a strong supporting cast including Cedric Hardwicke,
Ralph
Richardson, John
Gielgud, and Claire Bloom
(many of which were well known for their work on stage performing Shakespeare).
The film is ambitious, radiant,
and above all very well acted. Olivier is brilliant as Richard, Duke of Gloucester,
an ugly hunchback with an unyielding desire for power and a silver tongue. Like
Hamlet, Olivier’s film is almost just as impressive for its aesthetics as its
performances. With Richard III, he takes full advantage of the colors and scope
afforded him by VistaVision and Technicolor. This is a must-see for Shakespeare
fans.
Trailer: Here
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