The Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses

8.5 | 1965-04-08 | Drama History

A 1965 BBC adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richard III), which deals with the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York over the throne of England, a conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. It was based on the 1963 theatre adaptation by John Barton, and directed by Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Featured Crew

Peter Hall Director
John Barton Director
Robin Midgley Director
John Barton Writer
William Shakespeare Original Story
Guy Woolfenden Original Music Composer
Michael Hayes Director

Cast

David Warner
David Warner
King Henry VI
Janet Suzman
Janet Suzman
Joan la Pucelle
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Queen Margaret
Donald Sinden
Donald Sinden
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
Paul Hardwick
Duke of Gloucester
Roy Dotrice
Roy Dotrice
King Edward IV
Ian Holm
Ian Holm
King Richard III
Susan Engel
Susan Engel
Queen Elizabeth
John Normington
John Normington
Duke of Bedford
Donald Burton
Donald Burton
Duke of Exeter

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