Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Jon C — 22 Aug 2006

Great directorial debut by Pacino. Richard III is one of my Top 3 favorite Shakespeare plays.

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Jon C on 22 Aug 2006.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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Top shelf exploration of Shakespeare-- affirming the merits of that folio, and the actors and directors who choose to explore that mythos…

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