Richard III
Director: Richard Loncraine. Cast: Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, John Wood, Nigel Hawthorne, Kristin Scott Thomas, Adrian Dunbar, Dominic West, Maggie Smith, Robert Downey, Jr., Edward Hardwicke, Bill Paterson, Jim Carter, Michael Elphnick. Screenplay: Ian McKellen and Richard Loncraine (based on the play by William Shakespeare and the stage production by Richard Eyre).

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B

Academy Award Nominations:
Best Art Direction: Tony Burrough
Best Costume Design: Shuna Harwood

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Actor (Drama): Ian McKellen

Other Awards:
Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear (Best Director; tie)
European Film Awards: Best Actor (McKellen)
British Academy Awards (BAFTAs): Best Art Direction; Best Costume Design
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