The read
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
In the 15th century, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother, King Edward IV of England.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
52 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert N. LeeScreenplay
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Frank SkinnerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Basil RathboneRichard - Duke of Gloucester
- Boris KarloffMord
- Barbara O'NeilQueen Elyzabeth
- Ian HunterKing Edward IV
- Vincent PriceDuke of Clarence
- Nan GreyLady Alice Barton
- Ernest CossartTom Clink
- John SuttonJohn Wyatt
- Leo G. CarrollLord Hastings
- Miles ManderKing Henry VI
- Lionel BelmoreBeacon - a Chamberlain
- Rose HobartAnne Neville
Stills
Themes
brothermurderdecapitationblack and whitekingbattledeformed mantower of london15th century