Looking for Richard is a
1996 documentary directed by and starring
Al Pacino, both a staging of
William Shakespeare's
Richard III and a broader examination of Shakespeare's continuing role and relevance in
popular culture.Pacino plays both himself and the title character. The movie guides the audience through the play's
plot, with key scenes acted out by Pacino and the cast, which includes
Kevin Spacey,
Winona Ryder,
Alec Baldwin, and
Aidan Quinn. Also included is commentary from the actors (as themselves), people Pacino interviews on the street about Shakespeare, Shakespeare
scholars, and actors famous for performing Shakespeare, such as
Kenneth Branagh,
John Gielgud and
Vanessa Redgrave.
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