The Tragedy of King Richard II

Genre: DramaRuntime: 2h 2mRelease: 30th July, 1970

Directors: Toby Robertson, Richard CottrellLanguages: EnglishCountry: United Kingdom

Plot: The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.

Company: BBC, Prospect Theatre Company

Cast:

Ian McKellen

King Richard II

Timothy West

The Tragedy of King Richard II

Cast:

Ian McKellen

King Richard II

Timothy West

Henry Bolingbroke

Robert Eddison

Duke of York

Paul Hardwick

John of Gaunt

Peggy Thorpe-Bates

Duchess of York

Trevor Martin

Earl of Northumberland