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Richard III   1955         N/R, 158 min. Genre: Drama Director: Laurence Olivier   Cast: Laurence Olivier, Claire Bloom, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Cedric Hardwicke, Clive Morton, Mary Kerridge, Pamela Brown, Stanley Baker, Michael Gough, Nicholas Hannen, Helen Haye, Laurence Naismith, Norman Wooland, John Laurie   You cannot go wrong with this Shakespearean effort directed by and starring Laurence Olivier. This is the dark tale of ruthless Richard III (Olivier), murdering his way to his brother Edward's (Cedric Hardwicke) throne of England. Richard does become king but then must deal with Henry Tudor (Stanley Baker) and defend his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. At the battle field, Richard cries out, "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!" just before he is struck down. Olivier was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award. Cast Laurence Olivier King Richard III Claire Bloom Lady Anne John Gielgud Clarence Ralph Richardson Buckingham Cedric Hardwicke King Edward IV Clive Morton Rivers Mary Kerridge Queen Elizabeth Pamela Brown Jane Shore Stanley Baker Henry Tudor Michael Gough Dighton Nicholas Hannen Archbishop of Canterbury Helen Haye Duchess of York Laurence Naismith Stanley Norman Wooland Catesby John Laurie Lovel