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Richard III (1955)

Presented by Cleveland Institute of Art and The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque at The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, Cleveland OH

Nov 20 2022

In his third and final Shakespeare film as star and director, Laurence Olivier plays the ruthless, physically-deformed, 15th-century Duke of Gloucester who stops at nothing to steal the crown from his brother, King Edward IV.

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UK, 1955, Laurence Olivier

Shot in color and VistaVision, this superbly-acted drama has a distinguished supporting cast that includes John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Cedric Hardwicke, and Claire Bloom, among others. “Olivier makes Shakespeare’s ‘son of hell’ such a magnetic, chilling, amusing monster that the villainy arouses an almost immoral delight.” –Pauline Kael. DCP. 158 min. Special admission $12; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $9. No passes.

ADMISSION INFO

Special admission $12; members, CIA & CSU I.D.holders, and those age 25 & under $9.

Masks are currently optional for moviegoers, but still encouraged. Learn more under the “Face Coverings” section at cia.edu/covid.

As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute’s annex lot, and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Click here for a map.

Website: https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2022/11/richard-iii-1955