The Wars of the Roses
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- Peter Hall, John Barton, Robin Midgley, Michael Hayes
- April 8, 1965
- Released
- United Kingdom
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- 8h 5m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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David WarnerKing Henry VI -
Janet SuzmanJoan la Pucelle -
Peggy AshcroftQueen Margaret -
Donald SindenDuke of York -
Paul HardwickDuke of Gloucester -
Roy DotriceKing Edward IV -
Ian HolmKing Richard III -
Susan EngelQueen Elizabeth
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John NormingtonDuke of Bedford -
Donald BurtonDuke of Exeter -
Nicholas SelbyDuke of Winchester
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David WallerCaptain to Talbot
