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The Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses

Movie 1965-04-08 8h 5m Drama History
★ 8.7 / 10 · 3 votes

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.

Status
Released
Studio
Royal Shakespeare Company
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Directors
Peter Hall John Barton Robin Midgley Michael Hayes
Cast
David Warner David Warner King Henry VI Janet Suzman Janet Suzman Joan la Pucelle Peggy Ashcroft Peggy Ashcroft Queen Margaret Donald Sinden Donald Sinden Duke of York Paul Hardwick Paul Hardwick Duke of Gloucester Roy Dotrice Roy Dotrice King Edward IV Ian Holm Ian Holm King Richard III Susan Engel Susan Engel Queen Elizabeth John Normington John Normington Duke of Bedford Donald Burton Donald Burton Duke of Exeter Nicholas Selby Nicholas Selby Duke of Winchester David Waller David Waller Captain to Talbot
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