Basic Info
Release: April 08, 1965
Runtime: 485 min
Rating: ⭐ 8.5/10 (2 votes)
Status: Released
The Wars of the Roses
1965
485 min
⭐ 8.5/10
2 votes
Overview
A 1965 BBC adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richard III), which deals with the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York over the throne of England, a conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. It was based on the 1963 theatre adaptation by John Barton, and directed by Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Genres
Drama
History
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
David Warner
King Henry VI
Janet Suzman
Joan la Pucelle
Peggy Ashcroft
Queen Margaret
Donald Sinden
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
Duke of Gloucester
Roy Dotrice
King Edward IV
Ian Holm
King Richard III
Susan Engel
Queen Elizabeth
John Normington
Duke of Bedford
Donald Burton
Duke of Exeter
Nicholas Selby
Duke of Winchester
David Waller
Captain to Talbot
Crew
Peter Hall
Director
John Barton
Director
Robin Midgley
Director
John Barton
Writer
Michael Hayes
Director
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