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Looking for Richard

PG-13 Released Oct 11, 1996 1h 49m Documentary List
83% Tomatometer 48 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Al Pacino's directorial debut explores William Shakespeare's lasting impact in pop culture, particularly the playwright's highly regarded "Richard III." The documentary includes on-the-street interviews with ordinary people and academic perspectives from Shakespearean scholars. Actors such as Kenneth Branagh, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey and Winona Ryder talk about preparing to play key scenes of "Richard III," which come staged with Pacino in the title role.

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

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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: A- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader This runs 118 minutes, but it felt like six or seven hours. Jul 3, 2008 Full Review Godfrey Cheshire Variety High-spirited and infectiously energetic. Jun 11, 2008 Full Review Sheila Reid Women in the Life As always, Pacino is flawless. May 16, 2022 Full Review Geoffrey O'Brien The New York Review of Books One of the best movies about the acting life. Aug 16, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An energetic but unsatisfying behind the scenes account of actors dress rehearsing or in street clothes rehearsing to do the Shakespeare play Richard III. Rated: C+ Jan 10, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Geke g I no tell lies. This movie that directed by Al Panico is very high feeled one Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review Бавуу Э Al Pacino's directorial debut explores William Shakespeare's lasting impact in pop culture, particularly the playwright's highly regarded "Richard III." The documentary includes on-the-street interviews with ordinary people and academic perspectives from Shakespearean scholars. Actors such as Kenneth Branagh, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey and Winona Ryder talk about preparing to play key scenes of "Richard III," which come staged with Pacino in the title role. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Bahad j I really liked how the actors got into their roles so well. I think that people watching the movie and other people really liked the fact that he is so naturally and elegantly immersed in his role. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Munkhjargal A this documentary was a great movie. It was the skill of the director to choose the best actors to play here. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Shioka O I simply love this project by Pacino. Yes now I recognised Shakespeare. That's what he wanted from audience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/22/22 Full Review Steve N A well thought out and written piece of media. This easy watch gives a good insight into the factual findings of King Richard III, while keeping the mood light hearted with a comedy from a fantastic cast Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Al Pacino's directorial debut explores William Shakespeare's lasting impact in pop culture, particularly the playwright's highly regarded "Richard III." The documentary includes on-the-street interviews with ordinary people and academic perspectives from Shakespearean scholars. Actors such as Kenneth Branagh, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey and Winona Ryder talk about preparing to play key scenes of "Richard III," which come staged with Pacino in the title role.
Director
Al Pacino
Producer
Michael Hadge, Al Pacino
Screenwriter
William Shakespeare, Al Pacino, Frederic Kimball
Distributor
20th Century Fox, Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 11, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.4M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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