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.
Released: Apr 08, 1965
Runtime: 485 minutes
Stars: David Warner, Janet Suzman, Peggy Ashcroft, Donald Sinden, Paul Hardwick, Roy Dotrice
Crew: Peter Hall (Director), John Barton (Director), Robin Midgley (Director), Michael Hayes (Director), John Barton (Writer), William Shakespeare (Original Story)