Elizabeth

Elizabeth (1998)

15
02/10/1998 (GB)
Drama, History
2h 4m

Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.

Overview

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

  • Shekhar KapurDirector
  • Michael HirstScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $30,000,000

  • Revenue

    $82,150,642

Keywords

  • queen
  • duke
  • treason
  • queen elizabeth i
  • tudor
  • historical figure
  • catholic
  • protestant
  • palace intrigue
  • 16th century
  • british monarchy

Top Billed Cast

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Elizabeth I

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Sir Francis Walsingham

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Duke of Norfolk

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

The Pope

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Sir William Cecil

Fanny Ardant

Fanny Ardant

Mary of Guise

Éric Cantona

Éric Cantona

Monsieur de Foix

Vincent Cassel

Vincent Cassel

Duc d'Anjou

Kathy Burke

Kathy Burke

Queen Mary Tudor

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