Laurence Olivier stars as Richard III in this 1955 film adaptation, with Claire Bloom as Lady Anne and John Gielgud as Clarence.
Main cast
- Richard IIILaurence OlivierMain
- Lady AnneClaire BloomMain
- George, Duke of ClarenceJohn GielgudMain
Supporting cast
- Duke of BuckinghamRalph RichardsonSupp
- Queen ElizabethCedric HardwickeSupp
- King Edward IVCedric HardwickeSupp
- Duchess of YorkMary KerridgeSupp
- Lord HastingsAlec ClunesSupp
- Earl of Richmond (later Henry VII)Stanley BakerSupp
- Sir William CatesbyNorman WoolandSupp
- Lord RiversClive MortonSupp
- Duke of NorfolkJohn LaurieSupp
- Earl of SurreyEsmond KnightSupp
Guest & voice
- Prince Edward (young prince)Paul HusonGuest
- Prince Richard (young prince)Stewart AllenGuest
- Lord StanleyLaurence NaismithGuest
- Sir James TyrrellPatrick TroughtonGuest
- Archbishop of CanterburyNicholas HannenGuest
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About this cast
The 1955 film ‘Richard III’ is a British historical drama directed by and starring Laurence Olivier as the titular king. It adapts Shakespeare’s play and features a distinguished cast including Claire Bloom, John Gielgud, and Ralph Richardson.
FAQs
Who plays Richard III in Richard III 1955?
Laurence Olivier plays Richard III in the 1955 film.
Who plays Lady Anne in Richard III 1955?
Claire Bloom plays Lady Anne.
Who plays Clarence in Richard III 1955?
John Gielgud plays George, Duke of Clarence.
Who plays Buckingham in Richard III 1955?
Ralph Richardson plays the Duke of Buckingham.
Is Richard III 1955 a film or TV series?
It is a film, released in 1955.
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