Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Helen Mirren | ... | The Queen | |
James Cromwell | ... | Prince Philip | |
Alex Jennings | ... | Prince Charles | |
Roger Allam | ... | Robin Janvrin | |
Sylvia Syms | ... | Queen Mother | |
Tim McMullan | ... | Stephen Lamport | |
Robin Soans | ... | Equerry | |
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Lola Peploe | ... | Janvrin's Secretary |
Douglas Reith | ... | Lord Airlie | |
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Joyce Henderson | ... | Balmoral Maid |
Pat Laffan | ... | Head Ghillie | |
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Amanda Hadingue | ... | Queen's Dresser |
John McGlynn | ... | Balmoral Head Ghillie | |
Gray O'Brien | ... | Charles' Valet | |
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Dolina MacLennan | ... | Balmoral Switchboard Operator |
Diana, the "People's Princess" has died in a car accident in Paris. The Queen (Dame Helen Mirren) and her family decide that for the best, they should remain hidden behind the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. The heartbroken public do not understand and request that the Queen comforts her people. This also puts pressure on newly elected Tony Blair (Michael Sheen), who constantly tries to convince the monarchy to address the public. Written by Film_Fan
I saw her Elizabeth I not so long ago and I was bowled over by her fearlessness, I was moved, transported, amused. Now, Elizabeth II, the living Queen. Helen Mirren accomplishes the impossible. She lets us know the Queen, her Queen, without passing judgment. Just being her. I found myself understanding her dilemma in human terms. Something that she had done so brilliantly with Elizabeth I, she humanized her or rather she allows us to find the human creature behind the iconic façade. The difficulty of not falling into a caricature or a simple impersonation may have seemed insurmountable but here she is. Perfect, real, extraordinary. Long Live Helen Mirren!