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Richard II

Richard II

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Richard II
1978 2h 37m7.5

Richard II

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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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DirectorDavid Giles
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 10, 1978
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime2h 37m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 8.0 / 10
Votes2
GenresDrama, History, TV Movie
StudioTime-Life Television Productions, BBC
Richard II
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Cast

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

King Richard II

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

John of Gaunt

Jon Finch

Jon Finch

Henry Bolingbroke

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Duchess of York

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

Duke of York

Mary Morris

Mary Morris

Duchess of Gloucester

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David Swift

Duke of Northumberland

Clifford Rose

Clifford Rose

Bishop of Carlisle

Charles Keating

Charles Keating

Duke of Aumerle

Richard Owens

Richard Owens

Thomas Mowbray

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Janet Maw

Queen

Jeffrey Holland

Jeffrey Holland

Duke of Surrey

Jeremy Bulloch

Jeremy Bulloch

Henry Percy

Robin Sachs

Robin Sachs

Busby

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas

Bagot

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Alan Dalton

Green

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David Dodimead

Lord Ross

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John Flint

Lord Willoughby

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Carl Oatley

Earl Berkeley

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William Whymper

Sir Stephen Scroop

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John Barcroft

Earl of Salisbury

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David Garfield

Welsh Captain

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Desmond Adams

Sir Pierce of Exton

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Joe Ritchie

Groom

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Paddy Ward

Keeper

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Bruno Barnabe

Abbot of Westminster

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Jonathan Adams

Gardener

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Alan Collins

Gardener's Man

John Curless

John Curless

Lord Fitzwater

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Terry Wright

Murderer

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Ronald Fernee

Servant

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Tim Brown

Herald

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Mike Lewin

Herald

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Phillada Sewell

Queen's Lady

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Sandra Frieze

Queen's Lady

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard II

Where can I watch Richard II?

Richard II (1978) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Richard II about?

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...

Who directed Richard II?

Richard II (1978) was directed by David Giles. The film is a Drama, History production with a runtime of 2h 37m, rated 7.5/10.

How long is Richard II?

Richard II runs 2h 37m (157 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.5/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Drama, History.

Is Richard II worth watching?

Richard II is rated 7.5/10 by 2 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and History fans.