Lady Jane
Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.
1986 · 2h 22m · PG-13
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Trevor Nunn
Overview
The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love, but they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.
Director and cast
- Trevor Nunn Director
- Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Jane Grey
- Cary Elwes as Guilford Dudley
- John Wood as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- Patrick Stewart as Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
- Joss Ackland as Sir John Bridges
- Michael Hordern as Dr. Feckenham
- Jane Lapotaire as Princess Mary
- Ian Hogg as Sir John Gates
- Pip Torrens as Thomas
- Richard Vernon as The Marquess of Winchester
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