The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses Blu-ray Movie

The Hollow Crown Blu-ray Movie    

Series 1 & 2 / Seasons 1 & 2 / Cycles 1 & 2 | Richard II / Henry IV: Parts 1 & 2 / Henry V | The Wars of the Roses / Henry VI: Parts 1 & 2 / Richard III | BBC

Universal Studios | 2012-2016 | 2 Movies | 868 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | Jun 20, 2016 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A collection containing all seven BBC filmed adaptations of Shakespeare's 'History Plays' from 'The Hollow Crown' series, comprising 'Richard II', 'Henry IV: Parts 1 & 2', 'Henry V', 'Henry VI: Parts 1 & 2' and 'Richard III'. Beginning in the year 1399, the plays deal with events affecting the monarchy during a period where the ruling orders of Richard II, Henry IV and Richard III find themselves beset by rebellion, greed and war.

Drama / War / Period

The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses Blu-ray Movie  

Universal Studios | 2016 | 379 min | Not rated | Jun 21, 2016 | Brian Orndorf

Richard II is a vain, self-indulgent man who rules with little regard for his people’s welfare. He is ultimately overthrown by his cousin Bolingbroke, who ascends the throne as Henry IV. Henry IV’s reign is marred by his own guilt over Richard’s death, civil war, and the gnawing fear that his son Hal is a total wastrel unworthy of the throne. When Hal comes to the throne as Henry V he is left to bury the ghosts of his father’s past while fighting both the French forces as well as his own inner demons.

Drama / War / Period