Riccardo III(1981)
Riccardo III Synopsis
Riccardo III is a theatre play staged in 1977 and also edited for television and aired in 1981, which Carmelo Bene dedicated to his friend Gilles Deleuze, who wrote a book about it before even seeing it. Bene strips down the original Shakespeare play to the core, rejecting plot and characters, leaving on stage only Riccardo III and his ghosts, the female characters. The TV version is characterized by an exstensive use of close-ups and strong light contrast.
Riccardo III (1981) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Carmelo Bene, released on December 7, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Carmelo Bene, Lydia Mancinelli, Maria Grazia Grassini and Susanna Javicoli.
- Director:
- Carmelo Bene
- Writers:
- Carmelo Bene, William Shakespeare
- Status:
- Released
Riccardo III Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carmelo Bene
as Riccardo III
Lydia Mancinelli
as Duchessa di York
Maria Grazia Grassini
as Elisabetta
Susanna Javicoli
as Lady Anna Warwick
Laura Morante
as Buckingham
Daniela Silverio
as Margherita, ex Regina, vedova del defunto Enrico VI
- Licia Dotti
Licia Dotti
as Madame Shoe
Key crew
Directed by Carmelo Bene, written by Carmelo Bene and William Shakespeare.
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Riccardo III – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riccardo III online?
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Who stars in Riccardo III?
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The main cast of Riccardo III (1981) includes Carmelo Bene, Lydia Mancinelli, Maria Grazia Grassini, Susanna Javicoli and Laura Morante. The film was directed by Carmelo Bene. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riccardo III released?
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Riccardo III was released on December 7, 1981 and runs for 1h 16m.