King Richard II’s uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, has been murdered. His cousin Bolingbroke accuses Thomas Mowbray of causing his death, and challenges him to combat. The King intervenes and banishes both men from the kingdom.
John of Gaunt, Bolingbroke’s father, accuses Richard of improper government. When Gaunt dies, Richard seizes all his property, denying Bolingbroke his inheritance. Richard then departs for the wars in Ireland, appointing his uncle York to govern in his absence. Bolingbroke returns to England with an army but insists that he is not leading a rebellion. However, when Richard returns, he discovers that York has allied himself with Bolingbroke and that the country is rising against him.
Bolingbroke meets with Richard at Flint Castle. Richard is persuaded to abdicate and Bolingbroke announces his coronation as King Henry IV.
York discovers that his son Aumerle is involved in a plot against Henry. Aumerle confesses to the King and is pardoned. In prison in Pomfret Castle, Richard is murdered.
Richard’s body is dragged before King Henry. He promises to undertake a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to expiate his sins.
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Director: Gregory Doran
Starring: David Tennant
Country: UK
Runtime: 180 min.