The tragedy of a self-centered king whose evil ways cause his own destruction. Richard II, a history based partially on The Chronicles by English historian Raphael Holinshed, is the saga of King Richard and his self-defeat... more ». The king not only has enemies to fend off in Ireland but makes an enemy of Bolingbroke, his own cousin, by seizing his property. Bolingbroke, along with an army of discontented English noblemen, rebel and triumph over Richard. Richard surrenders his crown and is immediately imprisoned. Bolingbroke is crowned Henry IV, and through a misunderstanding, Richard is murdered in prison. Unfamiliar British accents, prevalent in most Shakespeare productions, are absent from this series, making for an easier to understand experience. Shakespeare's own language is preserved: Clarity of both language and story is achieved. Starring David Birney, Peter McIean, Mary-Joan Negro, Paul Shenar. 1983. 172 minutes« less
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Genres:Drama Sub-Genres:Drama Studio:Image Entertainment Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 01/01/2000 Original Release Date: 01/01/1993 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1993 Release Year: 2000 Run Time: 2hr 52min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English