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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.

Key Information

Director Peter Hall
Writers John Barton, William Shakespeare
Studio Royal Shakespeare Company
Rating 8.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

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

Duke of Gloucester

Roy Dotrice

Roy Dotrice

King Edward IV

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

King Richard III

Susan Engel

Queen Elizabeth

John Normington

John Normington

Duke of Bedford

Donald Burton

Donald Burton

Duke of Exeter

Nicholas Selby

Duke of Winchester

David Waller

Captain to Talbot

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wars of the Roses was released on April 8, 1965.

The runtime of The Wars of the Roses is 8h 5m.

The Wars of the Roses is a Drama, History movie.

The Wars of the Roses has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Wars of the Roses is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Wars of the Roses was directed by Peter Hall.

The main cast of The Wars of the Roses includes David Warner, Janet Suzman, Peggy Ashcroft.

The Wars of the Roses is originally in English.