Richard III - actors, characters and roles
All actors and their roles in the film "Richard III"
Richard III (1995)
Timing:
1:44 (104 min)
6.732/10
170
170
7.32/10
2225
2225
7.3/10
16000
16000
Actors and characters
Edward Hardwicke
Character Lord Stanley
David Antrobus
Character 2nd Subaltern
Christopher Bowen
Character Prince Edward
Edward Jewesbury
Character King Henry
Matthew Groom
Character Young Prince
Ryan Gilmore
Character George Stanley
Marco Williamson
Character Prince of Wales
Tres Hanley
Character Air Hostess (Earl River's lover)
Bruce Purchase
Character City Gentleman
Madeleine Mora
Character Dream Angel
Stacey Kent
Character Ballroom Singer
Derek Lyons
Character Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
What's left behind the scenes
- Ian McKellen wrote the film's screenplay while on tour with a play in which he played Richard III. Initially, he thought a television film would be made from his screenplay, but soon realized that the production would require a larger budget. While on tour, McKellen began searching among his acquaintances for candidates for roles in the future film. Among them were Patrick Stewart, Danny DeVito, and Meryl Streep, who, however, ultimately did not participate in the film.
- Director Alex Cox was involved with the project for a time, but Richard Loncraine ultimately took over the direction.
- McKellen greatly enjoyed working with Robert Downey Jr. in "Royal Embrace" (1995), and therefore offered him the role of Lord Rivers. But since the role was too small for Downey, McKellen expected him to refuse. However, to McKellen's surprise, Downey immediately agreed and even specifically cleared his work schedule for the filming of this movie.
- The film used only half of the text from Shakespeare's play. Some details were changed. For example, in the play, Lord Rivers is killed much later than in the film.
- Ian McKellen wrote the screenplay for the film while on tour with a play in which he played Richard III. Initially, he thought a television film would be made from his script, but he soon realized that the production would require a larger budget. While on tour, McKellen began looking for actors among his acquaintances for roles in the future film. Among them were Patrick Stewart, Danny DeVito, and Meryl Streep, who, however, ultimately did not participate in the film.
- Director Alex Cox was involved with the project at one time, but Richard Loncraine ultimately took over the direction.
- McKellen greatly enjoyed working with Robert Downey Jr. on "Royal Deceit" (1995), and therefore offered him the role of Lord Rivers. But since it was too small for Downey, McKellen expected him to refuse. However, to McKellen's surprise, Downey readily agreed and even specifically cleared his work schedule to accommodate filming.
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