Elizabeth
Elizabeth
“ Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25. ”
CINEMA1998-09-13
RegionGB / US
Runtime123 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Cate Blanchett delivers a career-defining performance as Elizabeth I executing rivals to consolidate absolute power.”
“Cate Blanchett shines in a gripping portrait of Elizabeth I navigating bloody court betrayals to forge the Golden Age.”
“Cate Blanchett delivers an electrifying performance charting Elizabeth I’s perilous transformation from hunted princess to iron ruler.”
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Shekhar Kapur
KEYWORDS
queenduketreasonqueen elizabeth itudorhistorical figurecatholicprotestantpalace intrigue16th centurybritish monarchy
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Duology of Queen Elizabeth Movies
