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Director:
Matthew Heineman
Stars:
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Alexandra Moen,
Tom Hollander
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John Knox, minister within the Church of Scotland, is portrayed as a vocal opponent of Queen Mary, even sitting in her privy council early in the film. The Church of Scotland became formally independent from the Scottish Crown a generation prior, under the reign of James V. Historically, Knox had no presence in Mary's court, and no official position within her government. See more »
If you want to watch a brilliantly acted and truthful adaption of this piece of history then look no further than the BBCs early 70s series Elizabeth R staring Glenda Jackson. I would thoroughly recommend it for younger history buffs and those who like their history factually correct. This film is an insult to British history.
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If you want to watch a brilliantly acted and truthful adaption of this piece of history then look no further than the BBCs early 70s series Elizabeth R staring Glenda Jackson. I would thoroughly recommend it for younger history buffs and those who like their history factually correct. This film is an insult to British history.