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Looking for Richard
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Wikipedia article
'Looking for Richard' is a 1996 American documentary film directed by Al Pacino, in his directorial debut. It is a hybrid film, including both a filmed performance of selected scenes of William Shakespeare's 'Richard III' and a documentary element which explores a broader examination of Shakespeare's continuing role and relevance in popular culture. The film was featured at the Sundance Film Festival in January 1996 and it was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. Al Pacino won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing Documentaries.
Description
Pacino plays both himself and the title character, Richard III. The film guides the audience through the play's plot and historical background. Pacino and several fellow actors, including Penelope Allen and Harris Yulin, act out scenes from the play.
In addition, the actors comment on their roles. Pacino also features other actors famous for performing Shakespeare, such as Vanessa Redgrave, Kenneth Branagh, John Gielgud, Derek Jacobi, James Earl Jones, and Kevin Kline. Pacino includes interviews with Shakespeare scholars such as Barbara Everett, as well as ordinary people on the street.
Cast
* Al Pacino as Richard III
* Penelope Allen as Queen Elizabeth
* Harris Yulin as King Edward
* Kevin Spacey as Buckingham
* Winona Ryder as Lady Anne
* Kevin Conway as Lord Hastings
* Julie Moret as Mistress Shore
* Estelle Parsons as Queen Margaret
* Alec Baldwin as Clarence
* Aidan Quinn as Richmond
Reception
The film received positive reviews from critics. As of August 2021, it holds a rating of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 reviews.
References
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