Richard II(1978)
Richard II Synopsis
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...
Richard II (1978) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by David Giles, released on December 10, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 37m. It stars Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, Jon Finch and Wendy Hiller. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- David Giles
- Writers:
- Alan Shallcross, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Production:
- Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Richard II Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Jacobi
as King Richard II
John Gielgud
as John of Gaunt
Jon Finch
as Henry Bolingbroke
Wendy Hiller
as Duchess of York
Charles Gray
as Duke of York
Mary Morris
as Duchess of Gloucester
- David Swift
David Swift
as Duke of Northumberland
Clifford Rose
as Bishop of Carlisle
Charles Keating
as Duke of Aumerle
Richard Owens
as Thomas Mowbray
- Janet Maw
Janet Maw
as Queen
Jeffrey Holland
as Duke of Surrey
Key crew
Directed by David Giles, written by Alan Shallcross and William Shakespeare, produced by Cedric Messina.
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Richard II Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Richard II – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Richard II online?
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Richard II (1978) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Richard II?
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The main cast of Richard II (1978) includes Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, Jon Finch, Wendy Hiller and Charles Gray. The film was directed by David Giles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Richard II released?
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Richard II was released on December 10, 1978 and runs for 2h 37m.
Is Richard II worth watching?
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Richard II (1978) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.