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.
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
