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Elizabeth

"Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25."

7.2/ 10 · 2K votes
1998-09-13
2h 3m
EN
Released
DramaHistory

Storyline

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

Director

Shekhar Kapur

Screenplay

Michael Hirst

Budget

$30M

Box Office

$82M

Keywords

queenduketreasonqueen elizabeth itudorhistorical figurecatholicprotestantpalace intrigue16th centurybritish monarchy

Production

PolyGram Filmed EntertainmentPolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Working Title FilmsWorking Title Films
Channel Four FilmsChannel Four Films
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Cast

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Elizabeth I

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Sir Francis Walsingham

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Duke of Norfolk

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

The Pope

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Sir William Cecil

Fanny Ardant

Fanny Ardant

Mary of Guise

Éric Cantona

Éric Cantona

Monsieur de Foix

Vincent Cassel

Vincent Cassel

Duc d'Anjou

Kathy Burke

Kathy Burke

Queen Mary Tudor

Edward Hardwicke

Edward Hardwicke

Earl of Arundel

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

Kat Ashley

James Frain

James Frain

Alvaro de la Quadra

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

Isabel Knollys

Kenny Doughty

Kenny Doughty

Sir Thomas Elyot

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elizabeth released?+

Elizabeth was released on September 13, 1998.

Who directed Elizabeth?+

Elizabeth was directed by Shekhar Kapur.

Who stars in Elizabeth?+

The main cast of Elizabeth includes Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston.

How long is Elizabeth?+

Elizabeth has a runtime of 2h 3m.

What genre is Elizabeth?+

Elizabeth is classified as Drama, History.

What is the rating of Elizabeth?+

Elizabeth has an average audience rating of 7.2 out of 10, based on 1,511 votes.

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