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Elizabeth (1998)

Elizabeth (1998)

Drama History

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

Release Date: 1998, September 13
Directors: Shekhar Kapur
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Channel Four Films
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Vincent Cassel, Geoffrey Rush, Kelly Macdonald, Daniel Craig, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Eccleston, Kenny Doughty, Alfie Allen, Brendan O'Hea, Matthew Rhys, Christian Simpson

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.

Keywords:

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