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Elizabeth (1998)

R 124 min  -  Biography | Drama | History  -   22 November 1998 (USA)
7.5
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A film of the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.

Director:

Shekhar Kapur

Writer:

Michael Hirst
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cate Blanchett ...
Geoffrey Rush ...
Christopher Eccleston ...
Joseph Fiennes ...
Richard Attenborough ...
Fanny Ardant ...
Eric Cantona ...
Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel ...
Kathy Burke ...
Edward Hardwicke ...
Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer ...
John Gielgud ...
Liz Giles Liz Giles ...
Female Martyr
Rod Culbertson Rod Culbertson ...
Master Ridley
Paul Fox ...
Male Martyr
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Storyline

This film details the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, as played by Cate Blanchett. The main focus is the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley. Written by CharmedGirl47  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Protestant | Throne | Catholic | England | Queen  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£166,174 (UK) (4 October 1998) (14 Screens)

Gross:

$34,000,000 (Worldwide) (5 September 1999) (except USA)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes) recites "My true love hath my heart" to Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett), a sonnet written by Sir Philip Sidney, son-in-law of Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), trusted advisor to the queen. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The beginning of the film shows Robert Dudley with Elizabeth while she was arrested. Historically, Robert Dudley, his four surviving brothers (including Guildford), and his sister-in-law (Lady Jane Grey) were all in the Tower of London indefinitely. In fact, Wyatt's rebellion threatened all of their lives and brought about the executions of Jane and Guilford, while Robert and his remaining three brothers would stay in the tower until being released later that year. See more »

Quotes

De la Quadra: [to Dudley] My lord, what will a man not do for love?
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Connections

Referenced in Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Requiem Aeternam"
from "Requiem"
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart See more »