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Looking for Richard

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Looking for Richard (1996)

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Reviews Counted:17

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Rotten:4

Average Rating:7.1/10

Consensus: Looking for Richard a smart, fascinating behind-the-scenes look at adapting Shakespeare.

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: In this fascinating documentary, veteran actor Al Pacino embarks on a mission to find out about general audiences' perceptions of the works William Shakespeare, and difficulties of understanding... In this fascinating documentary, veteran actor Al Pacino embarks on a mission to find out about general audiences' perceptions of the works William Shakespeare, and difficulties of understanding the Elizabethan tongue. With the help of some of today's great Shakespearean actors, Pacino examines the driving forces behind the bard's immortal verse. And aided by such recognizable screen actors as Winnona Ryder, Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey, Pacino illustrates -- via scenes from "Richard III" -- the passion and relevance of Shakespeare's drama. [More]

Starring: Penelope Allen, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Conway, Al Pacino

Starring: Penelope Allen, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Conway, Al Pacino, Estelle Parsons, Aidan Quinn, Winona Ryder, Kevin Spacey, Kenneth Branagh, John Gielgud, James Earl Jones, Kevin Kline, Vanessa Redgrave, Derek Jacobi

Director: Al Pacino

Director: Al Pacino

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