The Wars of the Roses (1965)

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.

Genres: Drama, History

Stars: David Warner, Janet Suzman, Peggy Ashcroft, Donald Sinden, Paul Hardwick

Release Date: 1965-04-08

Country: United Kingdom

Ratings: 8.5 / 10 (2 votes)

Runtime: 485 mins