The Wars of the Roses
Director: Peter Hall
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.
Cast
David Warner
King Henry VI
Janet Suzman
Joan la Pucelle
Peggy Ashcroft
Queen Margaret
Donald Sinden
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
Duke of Gloucester
Roy Dotrice
King Edward IV
Ian Holm
King Richard III
Susan Engel
Queen Elizabeth
John Normington
Duke of Bedford
Donald Burton
Duke of Exeter
Nicholas Selby
Duke of Winchester
David Waller
Captain to Talbot
In brief
The Wars of the Roses (1965) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 8.7/10 from 3 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 8h 5min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is The Wars of the Roses?
The Wars of the Roses runs 485 minutes (8h 5min).
What rating does The Wars of the Roses have?
The Wars of the Roses has an average rating of 8.7/10 based on 3 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Wars of the Roses from?
The Wars of the Roses was released in 1965.
