Drama ·History · United Kingdom · 1998 · 2h 3m

Elizabeth

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Director
Shekhar Kapur
Cast
Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I Joseph Fiennes as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester Geoffrey Rush as Sir Francis Walsingham Christopher Eccleston as Duke of Norfolk John Gielgud as The Pope Richard Attenborough as Sir William Cecil
Crew
Remi Adefarasin — Director of Photography Jill Bilcock — Editor David Hirschfelder — Original Music Composer Michael Hirst — Screenplay Tim Bevan — Producer Eric Fellner — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Elizabeth — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
queenduketreasonqueen elizabeth itudorhistorical figurecatholicprotestantpalace intrigue16th centurybritish monarchy
Key Collaborators
Shekhar Kapur Director Remi Adefarasin Director of Photography Jill Bilcock Editor David Hirschfelder Original Music Composer Michael Hirst Screenplay Tim Bevan Producer Eric Fellner Producer Alison Owen Producer Liza Chasin Producer Debra Hayward Producer John Myhre Production Design Alexandra Byrne Costume Design
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