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Edward II (1991)

18/10/1991 (GB)
History, Romance, Drama
1h 30m

A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love

Overview

England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…

  • Derek JarmanDirector, Screenplay
  • Stephen McBrideScreenplay
  • Ken ButlerScreenplay

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,003,575

  • Revenue

    $706,131

Keywords

  • husband wife relationship
  • based on play or musical
  • male homosexuality
  • palace intrigue
  • medieval england
  • 14th century
  • gay theme

Top Billed Cast

Steven Waddington

Steven Waddington

Edward II

Andrew Tiernan

Andrew Tiernan

Piers Gaveston

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Isabella

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Roger Mortimer

John Lynch

John Lynch

Spencer

Dudley Sutton

Dudley Sutton

Bishop of Winchester

Jerome Flynn

Jerome Flynn

Kent

Jody Graber

Prince Edward

Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox

Singer

Kevin Collins

Lightbourn, the Gaoler

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