The Tragedy of King Richard II

The Tragedy of King Richard II

122 mins | Drama | July 30, 1970

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.

The Tragedy of King Richard II

122 mins | Drama | July 30, 1970

The Tragedy of King Richard II
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.
Producers BBC, Prospect Theatre Company
Original title The Tragedy of King Richard II
Directors Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell
Writers William Shakespeare

Cast

Ian McKellen

as King Richard II

Timothy West

as Henry Bolingbroke

Robert Eddison

as Duke of York

Paul Hardwick

as John of Gaunt

Peggy Thorpe-Bates

as Duchess of York

Trevor Martin

as Earl of Northumberland

Andrew Crawford

as Bishop of Carlisle

James Laurenson

as Sir Pierce of Exton

Lucy Fleming

as Queen Isabella

Charmian Eyre

as Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting

Terence Wilton

as Duke of Aumerle

Stephen Greif

as Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain

David Calder

as Lord Ross / Groom

Michael Spice

as Lord Willoughby

Richard Morant

as Earl of Salisbury