Richard III (movie, 1995) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Richard III is a 1995 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Richard III, starring Sir Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, and Robert Downey Jr. The film relocates the play's events to a fictional 1930s fascist England. The film's concept was based on a stage production directed by Richard Eyre for the Royal National Theatre, which also starred McKellen. The production was adapted for the screen by McKellen and directed by Richard Loncraine.The film is notable for its unconventional use of famous London landmarks, often using special effects to move them to new locations. The transformed landmarks used include the following:
- St Pancras railway station is relocated to Westminster and becomes King Edward's seat of government.
- Battersea Power Station is relocated to the coast of Kent and becomes a bombed-out military base.
- Bankside Power Station becomes the prison where Clarence is held.
- Brighton Pavilion is relocated to a coastal clifftop and becomes King Edward's country retreat.
- The Shell Building's art deco clock is depicted being on the top floor of Richard's seat of government.
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