Elizabeth: The Golden Age Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Actress Cate Blanchett returns to her Oscar-nominated role and director Shekhar Kapur steps back into the director's chair for this belated sequel to the critically acclaimed 1998 biopic Elizabeth that explores the 16th century romance between the "Virgin Queen" and noted adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen). Michael Hirst teams with William Nicholson to pen the screenplay, and actor Geoffrey Rush returns to the role of Sir Francis Walsingham. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
10/12/2007
DVD Release Date:
02/05/2008
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for violence, some sexuality and nudity.
Run Time:
114 min.
Distributor(s):
Universal
Production Co.:
Working Title Films
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Star-Crossed Lovers, Crowned Heads
Tone:
Bittersweet, Earnest, Lavish, Sweeping, Stirring
Keywords:
English [nationality], conspiracy, power-struggle, queen [royalty]
Country of Origin:
USA (10-12-2007)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD