Elizabeth I Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Elizabeth I stars Helen Mirren as the famous monarch who often frightened her subjects with he ability to change emotions on a dime. In addition to facing a variety of political problems, the film charts some of the major relationships in her life. Jeremy Irons stars as the Earl of Leicester, the queen's longtime companion. Hugh Dancy portrays the flighty but ambitious Earl of Essex, who carries on a relationship with the monarch even though there was a substantial difference in their age. - Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
DVD Release Date:
08/22/2006
Run Time:
240 min.
Distributor(s):
Channel 4, HBO Films
Production Co.:
BBC, Channel 4, Company Pictures, HBO Films
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Crowned Heads
Keywords:
monarch, queen [royalty], relationship
Language:
English
Status:
DVD