Plot — What is The Trial of Richard III about?
A modern trial by jury at the Old Bailey of one of the most famous events in English history. Conducted on the afternoon and evening of 21st February, 1984, it was held almost 500 years after the death of the last of the Plantagenet Kings, King Richard III, on Bosworth Field, the last of the English monarchs to die in battle. The charges are that King Richard III did, in or about the month of August, 1483, in the Tower of London, murder Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, and Prince Richard, Duke of York. Presiding over the case is Lord Elwyn-Jones, the former Lord Chancellor, and he is ably supported by two of Britain’s leading criminal Queen’s Counsels. A fascinating trial which presents evidence which offers the viewer the opportunity to join the jury in weighing the evidence and reaching his or her own verdict before discovering that of the television jury.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Documentary, History, Crime, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 205 min |
The Trial of Richard III — FAQ
Is The Trial of Richard III worth watching? A modern trial by jury at the Old Bailey of one of the most famous events in English history. Conducted on the afternoon and evening of 21st February, 1984, it was held almost 500 years after the death of the last of th
Who directed The Trial of Richard III? Directed by Graham C. Williams.
Who is in the cast of The Trial of Richard III? It stars Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Frederick Elwyn Jones, Kenneth Waller, Jeffrey Richards, Jean Ross and more.
Where can I stream The Trial of Richard III? Streaming availability for The Trial of Richard III is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Trial of Richard III release? It released in 1984.
