Richardson, Ralph Sir 1902-1983

Doctor Zhivago ( Visual )
8 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and held by 1,829 libraries worldwide
A poet and surgeon, husband and lover finds his life disrupted by war. It alters the lives of many, including Tonya, the gentle woman he marries and Lara, the woman he cannot forget.

Richard III ( Visual )
36 editions published between 1955 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,509 libraries worldwide
The story of Richard of Gloucester, a man twisted both in mind and body, as he schemes for the throne of England.

Long day's journey into night ( Visual )
32 editions published between 1961 and 2004 in English and held by 1,466 libraries worldwide
Based on Eugene O'Neill's 1956 autobiography, this film depicts a day in the life of a family deteriorating under drug addiction, alcoholism, and imminent death.

Doctor Zhivago ( Visual )
13 editions published between 1965 and 2010 in English and held by 1,257 libraries worldwide
A poet and surgeon, husband and lover finds his life disrupted by war. It alters the lives of many, including Tonya, the gentle woman he marries and Lara, the woman he cannot forget. Based on the novel by Boris Pasternak. Filmed in Spain during the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco under the surveillance of Spain's secret police. Won Academy Awards in 1965 for Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Original Score (including Lara's Theme), Best Art Direction/Set Direction, and Best Costume Design.

A doll's house ( Visual )
12 editions published between 1973 and 2004 in English and held by 1,184 libraries worldwide
Nora is sheltered first by her father and then by her husband. All her life, she has been protected like a fragile possession ... like a doll in a doll's house. Years ago, Nora Helmer committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed lives in fear of her husband's finding out and of the shame such a revelation would bring. But when the truth comes out, Torvald reveals himself for what he really is, and then desperately tries to patch things up and resume his role. But everything has changed. Shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem, Nora can pretend no longer, and leaves to be free. Torvald is left wondering how he had ever been such a fool to think she would be with him forever.

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare ( Recording )
33 editions published between 1964 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,147 libraries worldwide
The first of the great tragedies, focusing on the minds and motives of the assassins Brutus and Cassius.

Richard III ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 812 libraries worldwide
Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power.

Exodus ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and held by 789 libraries worldwide
This film dramatizes part of the Israeli independence moment, dealing with various factions involved in the internecine struggle between the moderate Haganah and the radical terrorist Irgun Zvai Leumi. Interspersed throughout are segments showing the migration of European Jews to the new land, paying special attention to the ragged survivors of Nazi death camps on board the vessel Exodus, blockaded in a Cyprus harbor by British warships. The film also depicts the struggle of the Jews in Palestine to gain partition, then profiles the main characters after the partition, fighting to continue as the nation of Israel.

The fallen idol ( Visual )
22 editions published between 1948 and 2006 in English and held by 697 libraries worldwide
The relationship between a young boy and his beloved butler turns sour when the boy suspects the butler of murder.

Time bandits ( Visual )
9 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in English and held by 635 libraries worldwide
A young boy escapes his gadget-obsessed parents to join a band of time-traveling dwarves. Armed with a map stolen from the Supreme Being, they plunder treasure from Napoleon and Agamemnon, but the Evil Genius is watching their every move!