Sir Ratcliffe — Tower of London Character Profile

About Sir Ratcliffe

Richard's loyal crony who assists him in murdering the two princes. He later informs Richard about Lord Stanley's military movements and Buckingham's betrayal, leading to Buckingham's torture and execution.

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Pate

Appears in

Tower of London (1962)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Sir Ratcliffe — Conflict Political Antagonists — Anne (Joan Camden)

  Enforcer and victim of the same ruthless ruler.

• Sir Ratcliffe — Conflict Moral Opposition — Tyrus (Richard Hale)

  Loyal servant versus conscience-driven physician.

• Sir Ratcliffe — Conflict Captors Vs Captives — Lady Margaret (Joan Freeman)

  Imprisoned resistance leader versus royal jailer.

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