Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Director: Trevor Nunn Cast: Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
, Cary Elwes
Cary Elwes
, Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern
, Jill Bennett
Jill Bennett
Trevor Nunn
Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Director: Trevor Nunn Cast: Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
, Cary Elwes
Cary Elwes
, Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern
, Jill Bennett
Jill Bennett
Trevor Nunn

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Overview

Lady Jane Grey, the 16-year-old girl who for nine days in the 16th century was Queen of England, is here portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter. Lady Jane Grey's sickly cousin, who becomes Edward VI upon the death of Henry VIII, is on the threshold of death himself. The Protestant powers-that-be, fearing that England will fall under Catholic rule, contrive to marry off Edward VI's most likely successor Lady Jane to the wastrelly Guilford Dudley (Cary Elwes), the future Duke of Suffolk. The dying Edward is coerced into naming Jane as his successor. Jane is forced to assume the throne, attempting to impose reforms on the corrupt Protestant government during her brief reign. A coup led by Jane's cousin Princess Mary (Jane Lapotaire) results in the ouster, and eventual execution, of Queen Jane and her consort. The story is told through anti-establishment themes; teen-agers Lady Jane and Guilford Dudley are seen as the only hope for a brighter future, making their deaths all the more tragic. An earlier version of the same story, Tudor Rose, was filmed in 1936.

Product Details

Release Date: 11/05/2019
UPC: 0032429277565
Original Release: 1985
Source: ALLIED VAUGHN
Language: English
Sales rank: 38,877

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Helena Bonham Carter Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes Guilford Dudley
Michael Hordern Doctor Feckenham
Jill Bennett Mrs. Ellen
Joss Ackland Sir John Bridges
Ian Hogg Sir John Gates
Pip Torrens Thomas
Matthew Guinness Dr. Owen
Guy Henry Robert Dudley
Andrew Bicknell John Dudley
Zelah Clarke Lady Anne Wharton
Laura Clipsham Katherine Grey
John Wood John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland
Jane Lapotaire Princess Mary
Sara Kestelman Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
Patrick Stewart Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Warren Saire Edward VI
Lee Montague Renard, the Spanish Ambassador
Richard Vernon The Marquess of Winchester,Jeweler
David Waller Archbishop Cranmer
Richard Johnson The Earl of Arundel
Jeanette Fox Wedding Dancer
Robin Martin Oliver Singer
Clyde Pollitt Peasant Leader
Janet Henfrey Housekeeper
Brian Poyser Under Treasurer
Philip Voss Herald
Robert Putt Steward
Stewart Harwood Tavern Keeper
Carole Hayman Brothel Keeper
Richard Moore Soldier
Michael Goldie Porter
Denyse Alexander Dressmaker
Nicky Croydon Singing Maid
John Abbott Manservant
Alison Woodgate Wedding Dancer
Philippa Luce Wedding Dancer
Eliza Kern Wedding Dancer
Krzysia Bialeska Wedding Dancer
Cryss Jean Healey Wedding Dancer
Adele Anderson Lady Warwick
Anna Gilbert Lady Robert Dudley
William Morgan Sheppard Executioner
Stephen Oliver Composer

Technical Credits
Trevor Nunn Director
Peter Snell Producer
Chris Bryant Screenwriter
David Edgar Screenwriter
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