Elizabeth (1998)

09/13/1998 (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.

Elizabeth (1998)

09/13/1998 (GB) • 2h 4m

Drama, History

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.

Top Billed Cast

Cate Blanchett

Elizabeth I

Joseph Fiennes

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Geoffrey Rush

Sir Francis Walsingham

Christopher Eccleston

Duke of Norfolk

John Gielgud

The Pope

Richard Attenborough

Sir William Cecil

Fanny Ardant

Mary of Guise

Éric Cantona

Monsieur de Foix

Vincent Cassel

Duc d'Anjou

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Part of the Elizabeth Collection

Includes Elizabeth, Elizabeth: The Golden Age

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$30,000,000.00

Revenue

$82,150,642.00

Keywords

queen

duke

treason

queen elizabeth i

tudor

historical figure

catholic

protestant

palace intrigue

16th century

british monarchy

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