Richard III (1955 film)

Richard III is a 1955 British movie, directed by and starring Laurence Olivier. It is a film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Richard III, also containing elements of Shakespeare's Henry VI, part 3.

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1955 - Laurence Olivier - William Shakespeare - Richard III - Henry VI, part 3

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As detailed in Johnny Rotten's autobiography, Rotten: No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs, Olivier's memorable theatrical performance as the frankly villainous, hunchbacked King would have large influence on him.

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Scenes form this movie were used in the Sex Pistols' documentary The Filth And The Fury.

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