In the 15th century, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a ruthless and cunning nobleman, uses his cunning and brutality to eliminate those ahead of him in the line of succession to the English throne, occupied by his brother King Edward IV.

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In 15th century England, the ruthless and cunning Duke of Gloucester, Richard, plots to overthrow his rivals and seize the throne, with the help of his loyal and sinister executioner, Mord, as King Edward IV holds power.