Laurence Olivier a direction in Richard III

hi224 Elite Member A thing of beauty is a joy forever. @hi224 Posts: 20,797 Likes: 6,381	Laurence Olivier a direction in Richard III May 21, 2021 13:37:39 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hi224 on May 21, 2021 13:37:39 GMT Very sublime and I love the way via closeups how he makes the audience willing co-conspirstors.

politicidal Exalted Member @politicidal Posts: 82,040 Likes: 57,974	Laurence Olivier a direction in Richard III May 21, 2021 14:07:04 GMT Nalkarj likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by politicidal on May 21, 2021 14:07:04 GMT Torn between his portrayal and Ian McKellen in the '95 movie.

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Torn between his portrayal and Ian McKellen in the '95 movie.

My only feasible issue with the portrayal of McKellen is he is a bit long within the tooth for the part as well.

petrolino Revered Member "People aren't supposed to look back. I'm certainly not going to do it anymore.” - Kurt Vonnegut Jr. @petrolino Posts: 27,878 Likes: 21,359	Laurence Olivier a direction in Richard III May 21, 2021 21:44:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by petrolino on May 21, 2021 21:44:06 GMT Nice work by Laurence Olivier who assembled a formidable cast. It's my favourite of William Shakespeare's historical plays.
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