Plot Summary
Richard II, who ascended the throne as a child, is a regal and stately monarch. He believes he is the rightful ruler of England, ordained by God, yet he is a weak and ineffective king - wasteful in his spending habits, unwise in his choise of chansellors, and detached from his country and its people. When he seizes the land of his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, both the commoners and the barons decide that their king has gone too far...
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Full Cast & Characters
Derek Jacobi
King Richard II
John Gielgud
John of Gaunt
Jon Finch
Henry Bolingbroke
Wendy Hiller
Duchess of York
Charles Gray
Duke of York
Mary Morris
Duchess of Gloucester
David Swift
Duke of Northumberland
Clifford Rose
Bishop of Carlisle
Charles Keating
Duke of Aumerle
Richard Owens
Thomas Mowbray
Janet Maw
Queen
Jeffrey Holland
Duke of Surrey
Director & Crew
David Giles
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of Richard II?
It has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 3 votes.
Who directed Richard II?
Richard II was directed by David Giles and released in 1978.
How long is Richard II?
Richard II has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1978-12-10
- Status
- Released