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Mary, Queen of Scots

  • 19711971
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 8m
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Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
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During the sixteenth century, the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots engages in over two decades of religious and political conflict with her cousin, the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England, ... Read allDuring the sixteenth century, the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots engages in over two decades of religious and political conflict with her cousin, the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England, amidst political intrigue in her native land.During the sixteenth century, the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots engages in over two decades of religious and political conflict with her cousin, the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England, amidst political intrigue in her native land.
IMDb RATING
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    • Charles Jarrott
    • John Hale(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Glenda Jackson
    • Patrick McGoohan
    • Charles Jarrott
    • John Hale(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Glenda Jackson
    • Patrick McGoohan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 46User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
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    • Nominated for 5 Oscars

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    Ian Holm and Vanessa Redgrave in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Richard Burton, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold, and Glenda Jackson in Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
    Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Ian Holm in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, and Tom Fleming in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Glenda Jackson in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
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    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Mary, Queen of Scots
    Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson
    • Queen Elizabeth
    Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan
    • James Stuart
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • Henry, Lord Darnley
    Nigel Davenport
    Nigel Davenport
    • Lord Bothwell
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • William Cecil
    Daniel Massey
    Daniel Massey
    • Robert Dudley
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • David Riccio
    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
    • Ruthven
    Tom Fleming
    • Father Ballard
    Katherine Kath
    • Catherine De Medici
    Beth Harris
    • Mary Seton
    Frances White
    • Mary Fleming
    Bruce Purchase
    Bruce Purchase
    • Morton
    Brian Coburn
    • Huntly
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Duc De Guise
    Raf De La Torre
    • Cardinal De Guise
    Richard Warner
    Richard Warner
    • Walsingham
      • Charles Jarrott
      • John Hale(original screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Vanessa Redgrave was originally cast as Queen Elizabeth but was replaced by Glenda Jackson. She was later re-cast as the title character. Redgrave later played Queen Elizabeth in Anonymous (2011).
    • Goofs
      The meetings between Queen Elizabeth I of England and Queen Mary Stuart of Scotland in the borderlands and in Mary's cell before her execution have no basis in any factual/historical account of these rulers. However, it is stated in the film that these meetings were secret and never mentioned even to Elizabeth's closest advisers.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Executioner: Forgive me, madam.

      Mary, Queen of Scots: I forgive you with all my heart. I thank you even. I hope this death shall put an end to all my troubles. For in my end is my beginning.

      [pause]

      Mary, Queen of Scots: Lord, into your hands I commend my spirit.

    • Connections
      Featured in Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema: British History Movies (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Vivre et Mourir
      (uncredited)

      Music by John Barry

      Sung by Vanessa Redgrave

    User reviews46

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    Outstanding Acting!
    Vanessa Redgrave portrays an excellent Queen of Scots in this film; Mary Stuart's frivolity, passion for life, religious devotion, and emotion-stirring conscience is perfectly captured by this talented actress. Similarly, the vanity, arrogance, and evil self-assuredness of the weakling Henry Lord Darnley shone through in Timothy Dalton's words and actions. But, without desecrating the skills displayed by Dalton and Redgrave, I was riveted by the scenes in the English Court. Glenda Jackson, as Elizabeth of England, has completely captured the hearts and imaginations of the audience as the best actress to ever play the Virgin Queen, and as I watched her manipulate her Catholic enemies and rise above the snares of danger that her fellow Queen blindly stumbled into, I was amazed at her complete understanding of the role. In my opinion, Elizabeth can be no easy character to portray, but Jackson clearly demonstrates a clear knowledge of the complicated workings of this Queen's mind. Also wonderfully brought to life are the struggles for approval amongst her leading ministers, William Cecil (played by Trevor Howard) and Robert Dudley (Daniel Massey). Cecil's endless determination to lead the Queen in best interests of the nation are admirable, and Dudley's endless devotion (though sometimes portrayed as ambition and avarice) is touching. Unfortunately, the script seems to rush through the complicated and fascinating tale of the Queen of Scots' harrowing 7 years on her Scotch throne. All in all, I recommend this movie to anyone interested in Mary, or, even if your tastes run more to Elizabeth than her impulsive cousin, I believe you will be more than satisfied.
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    • Tim Ewing
    • Jun 19, 2002

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      • March 28, 1972 (United Kingdom)
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      • Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Hal Wallis Productions
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    • 2 hours 8 minutes

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