The Wars of the Roses 1965
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The Wars of the Roses 1965 Synopsis - 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: 1965-04-08
- Runtime: 485 minutes
- Genre: Drama, History
- Stars: David Warner, Janet Suzman, Peggy Ashcroft, Donald Sinden, Paul Hardwick
- Director: Peter Hall, John Barton, Robin Midgley, John Barton, William Shakespeare
- Network: The Wars of the Roses
- Source: CWR CRB
