History ·Romance ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1991 · 1h 30m

Edward II

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Director
Derek Jarman
Cast
Steven Waddington as Edward II Andrew Tiernan as Piers Gaveston Tilda Swinton as Isabella Nigel Terry as Roger Mortimer John Lynch as Spencer Dudley Sutton as Bishop of Winchester
Crew
Ian Wilson — Director of Photography George Akers — Editor Simon Fisher-Turner — Original Music Composer Derek Jarman — Screenplay Stephen McBride — Screenplay Ken Butler — Screenplay
Tagline

A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love

Synopsis

England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…

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Mood & Themes
husband wife relationshipbased on play or musicalmale homosexualitypalace intriguemedieval england14th centurygay theme
Key Collaborators
Derek Jarman Director Ian Wilson Director of Photography George Akers Editor Simon Fisher-Turner Original Music Composer Derek Jarman Screenplay Stephen McBride Screenplay Ken Butler Screenplay Steve Clark-Hall Producer Antony Root Producer Sandy Powell Costume Design
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