The Tragedy of King Richard II

The Tragedy of King Richard II
1970
⏱️ 122 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
Drama
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.

Cast

Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
King Richard II
Timothy West
Timothy West
Henry Bolingbroke
Robert Eddison
Robert Eddison
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
Paul Hardwick
John of Gaunt
Peggy Thorpe-Bates
Peggy Thorpe-Bates
Duchess of York
Trevor Martin
Trevor Martin
Earl of Northumberland

Crew

Director
Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell
Producer
Mark Shivas

Production

BBC, Prospect Theatre Company