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Elizabeth is a 1998 British biographical period drama film directed by Shekhar Kapur and written by Michael Hirst. It stars Cate Blanchett in the title role of Elizabeth I of England, with Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Fiennes, John Gielgud, and Richard Attenborough in supporting roles. The film is based on the early years of Elizabeth's reign, where she is elevated to the throne after the death of her half-sister Mary I, who had imprisoned her. As she establishes herself on the throne, she faces plots and threats to take her down.
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1998 · 2h 3m · Drama · History
TMDB 7.2/10 (1,518 votes)
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.
Directed by Shekhar Kapur
Box office $82M worldwide
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Shekhar KapurDirector
Cate Blanchettas Elizabeth I
Joseph Fiennesas Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Geoffrey Rushas Sir Francis Walsingham
Christopher Ecclestonas Duke of Norfolk
John Gielgudas The Pope
Richard Attenboroughas Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardantas Mary of Guise
Éric Cantonaas Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Casselas Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burkeas Queen Mary Tudor
Edward Hardwickeas Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimeras Kat Ashley
James Frainas Alvaro de la Quadra
Kelly Macdonaldas Isabel KnollysCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.
