---
title: "Richard's Things"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/richard-s-things-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 113452
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Richard's Things (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/richard-s-things-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Richard's Things is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Southern Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A widow confronts her late husband's lover, sparking an unexpected bond."

### Why Watch
- Explores grief and unexpected intimacy
- Features layered performances
- Offers a thought‑provoking look at jealousy and love

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its deliberate pace may challenge viewers
- The mature emotional content is intense
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature emotional and physical themes, making it more suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, intimate, emotional, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anthony Harvey
- **Networks / Studios**: Southern Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Liv Ullmann** as *Kate Morris*
- **Amanda Redman** as *Josie Chambers*
- **Peter Burton** as *Colonel*
- **Tim Pigott-Smith** as *Peter*
- **Elizabeth Spriggs** as *Mrs. Sells*
- **David Markham** as *Morris*
- **Mark Eden** as *Richard*
- **Gwen Taylor** as *Margaret*
- **John Vine** as *Dr. Mace*
- **Michael Maloney** as *Bill*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
After her husband's death, a wife discovers his lover and they develop an unexpected emotional and physical relationship.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on June 12, 1981 in the US.

### Q: What themes does the story explore?
It examines grief, love, envy, jealousy, and the complexities of human connection.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Richard's Things — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/113452)
- [Richard's Things (1980) film • Filmožrouti.cz](https://www.filmozrout.cz/film/36129-richard-s-things/)

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