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Elizabeth (1998)

15 124 min  -  Biography | Drama | History  -   22 November 1998 (USA)
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A film of the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.

Director:

Shekhar Kapur

Writer:

Michael Hirst
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cate Blanchett ...
Geoffrey Rush ...
Christopher Eccleston ...
Joseph Fiennes ...
Richard Attenborough ...
Fanny Ardant ...
Eric Cantona ...
Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel ...
Kathy Burke ...
Edward Hardwicke ...
Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer ...
John Gielgud ...
Liz Giles Liz Giles ...
Female Martyr
Rod Culbertson Rod Culbertson ...
Master Ridley
Paul Fox Paul Fox ...
Male Martyr
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Storyline

This film details the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, as played by Cate Blanchett. The main focus is the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley. Written by CharmedGirl47  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Protestant | Throne | Catholic | England | Queen  | See more »

Taglines:

Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and sexuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£166,174 (UK) (4 October 1998) (14 Screens)

Gross:

$34,000,000 (Worldwide) (5 September 1999) (except USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The costuming and shot composition of the coronation scene is based on Elizabeth's coronation portrait. For example, Elizabeth is shown wearing her hair long. This is historically accurate, as the real Elizabeth was giving the public a sign of her virginity. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: In the featurette included on the DVD, the on-screen titling refers to the Duke of Norfolk, played by Christopher Eccleston, as her "Advisary." The correct spelling is "Adversary." See more »

Quotes

De la Quadra: [to Dudley] My lord, what will a man not do for love?
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Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.18" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rondeas I and VII"
from "Dansereyr" 1551
Composed by Tylman Susato
Performed by New London Consort
Conducted by Philip Pickett See more »