Richard's military skills have helped to put his older brother Edward on the throne of England. But jealousy and resentment cause Richard to seek the crown for himself, and he conceives a lengthy and carefully calculated plan using deception, manipulation, and outright murder to achieve his goal. His plotting soon has tumultuous consequences, both for himself and for England.

Starring:

Alec Clunes, Alexander Davion, Andrew Cruickshank, Ann Wilton, Bill Shine, Brian Nissen, Cedric Hardwicke, Claire Bloom, Clive Morton, Deering Wells, Derek Prentice, Douglas Wilmer, Esmond Knight, Gareth Tandy, George Woodbridge, Helen Haye, Howard Knight, John Gielgud, John Laurie, John Phillips, Lane Meddick, Laurence Naismith, Laurence Olivier, Mary

Genre:

Drama, History, War