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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.
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Cast & Crew
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
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.