The Lost King
Stephen Frears, 2022
The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III
Philippa Langley, Michael Jones, 2013
The Lost King is a movie directed by Stephen Frears in 2022 and based on the book The King’s Grave: The Search for Richard III by Philippa Langley and Michael Jones, first published in 2013. The movie features Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price, Helen Katamba, Lewis Macleod, Jenny Douglas, Steve Coogan, and others.
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Storyline
In 2012, the remains of King Richard III were found under a carpark in Leicester after being missing for over 500 years. Philippa Langley, an amateur historian, led the search for the remains despite facing skepticism from experts and her own friends and family. This is the inspiring true story of Langley’s determination to uncover the truth and challenge the beliefs of leading historians about one of England’s most infamous kings.
Movie vs Book
Year
2022
Minutes
108
Movie Rate
6.60
Source: IMDb
Year
2013
Pages
308
Book Rate
7.68
S: Goodreads
Book
The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III
Author: Philippa Langley, Michael Jones
Country: UK
First published in: 2013
Length: 308 pages
Genre: Biography
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