
The Tragedy of King Richard II
July 30, 1970•2h 2m•★ 7.0
Drama
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
Director
Toby RobertsonWriters
Cast

Ian McKellen
King Richard II

Timothy West
Henry Bolingbroke

Robert Eddison
Duke of York

Paul Hardwick
John of Gaunt

Peggy Thorpe-Bates
Duchess of York
?
Trevor Martin
Earl of Northumberland

Andrew Crawford
Bishop of Carlisle

James Laurenson
Sir Pierce of Exton

Lucy Fleming
Queen Isabella
?
Charmian Eyre
Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting
?
Terence Wilton
Duke of Aumerle

Stephen Greif
Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain

David Calder
Lord Ross / Groom
?
Michael Spice
Lord Willoughby

Richard Morant
Earl of Salisbury