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Elizabeth

Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.
1998 | 124m | English

(109018 votes)

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Popularity: 4 (history)

Director: Shekhar Kapur
Writer: Michael Hirst
Staring:
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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.
Release Date: Sep 13, 1998
Director: Shekhar Kapur
Writer: Michael Hirst
Genres: Drama, History
Keywords queen, duke, historical figure, queen elizabeth i, tudor, treason, catholic, protestant, palace intrigue, 16th century, british monarchy
Production Companies Channel Four Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
Box Office Revenue: $82,150,642
Budget: $30,000,000
Updates Updated: Jul 30, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Cate Blanchett Elizabeth I
Joseph Fiennes Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Geoffrey Rush Sir Francis Walsingham
Christopher Eccleston Duke of Norfolk
John Gielgud The Pope
Richard Attenborough Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardant Mary of Guise
Éric Cantona Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burke Queen Mary Tudor
Edward Hardwicke Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer Kat Ashley
James Frain Alvaro de la Quadra
Kelly Macdonald Isabel Knollys
Kenny Doughty Sir Thomas Elyot
Daniel Craig John Ballard
Alfie Allen Arundel's Son
Jamie Foreman Earl of Sussex
Lily Allen Lady in Waiting
Amanda Ryan Lettice Howard
Sally Grey Lady in Waiting
Elika Gibbs Lady in Waiting
Sarah Owen Lady in Waiting
Kate Loustau Lady in Waiting
Daniel Moynihan First Bishop
Jeremy Hawk Second Bishop
Daisy Bevan Arundel's Daughter
Hayley Burroughs Lady in Waiting
Joe White Master of the Tower
Matt Andrews Norfolk's Man
Ben Frain Young French Man
Lewis Jones Priest
Michael Beint Bishop Carlisle
Angus Deayton Waad, Chancellor of the Eschequer
Joseph O'Conor Earl of Derby
Brendan O'Hea Lord William Howard
Edward Highmore Lord Harewood
James Rowe Bishop (in Cellar)
Donald Pelmear Third Bishop
Tim Bevan Handsome Man
Liz Giles Female Martyr
Rod Culbertson Master Ridley
Peter Stockbridge Palace Chamberlain
Valerie Gale Mary's Dwarf
George Antoni King Philip II of Spain
Wayne Sleep Dance Tutor
Charles Cartmell Dudley's Man
Edward Purver Dudley's Man
Vladimir Vega Vatican Cardinal
Jennifer Lewicki Arundel's Housemaid
Viviane Horne Arundel's Wife
Nick Smallman Walsingham's Man
James Britton Member of Duc d'Anjou's Group (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Léaud (uncredited)
Ben Mars Royal Guard of Honour (uncredited)
Daniel O'Meara Henchman (uncredited)
Jocelyn Quivrin French Guard (uncredited)
Matthew Rhys (uncredited)
Jason Savin Courtier (uncredited)
Christian Simpson Royal Guard (uncredited)
Liam Foley Norfolk's Man
Name Job
Remi Adefarasin Director of Photography
Simone Pereira Hind Casting
Jo McLaren Stunts
Vanessa Pereira Casting
Lucy Richardson Art Direction
Fred Evans Sculptor
Terry Forrestal Stunt Coordinator
Matthew Gray Set Designer
Sue Quinn Location Manager
Patric Scott Unit Publicist
Karen Ferguson Hairstylist
Mark Taylor Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sue Lefton Choreographer
Mike Dowson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Kate Buckland First Assistant Editor
Tim Hands Dialogue Editor, ADR Editor
Ian Madden Second Unit Director
Peter White Stunts
Christine Whitney Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
Roy Rodgers Sculptor
Ivana Primorac Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
Christine Greenwood Hairstylist
Nicola Barnes Art Department Coordinator
Dave Machin Transportation Coordinator
Jimmy Wilson Gaffer
Miranda Davidson Hairstylist
Peter Chiang Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Howitt Set Decoration
David Balfour Property Master
Penny Dyer Dialogue Coach
Tom Lucy Stunts
Danielle da Costa Stunts
Steve Caswell Stunts
Rachael Jones Sculptor
Brian Bishop Scenic Artist
Philip Sindall Camera Operator
Poppy Luard Assistant Art Director
Mark Auguste Supervising Sound Editor
Pat Rambaut Script Supervisor
Andrew MacRitchie First Assistant Editor
George Gibbs Special Effects Coordinator
Sean Savage Camera Operator
Anita Burger Hairstylist
Derek Trigg Foley Editor
Sy Holland Stunts
Gabe Cronnelly Stunts
Jenny Shircore Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
Vincent Keane Stunts
Ray De-Haan Stunts
Ricky Butt Foley Artist
Shekhar Kapur Director
Michael Hirst Screenplay
Jill Bilcock Editor
John Myhre Production Design
Alexandra Byrne Costume Design
Michael Higham Music Editor
Alex Bailey Still Photographer
Alan Stewart Second Unit Director of Photography
Tommy Gormley First Assistant Director
Victoria Mielewska Dialect Coach
William Willoughby Stunts
Rocky Taylor Stunts
C.C. Smiff Stunts
Kiran Shah Stunts
Dominic Preece Stunts
Peter Miles Stunts
Derek Lea Stunts
Rowley Irlam Stunts
Nick Hobbs Stunts
Steve Griffin Stunts
Neil Finnighan Stunts
Simon Crane Stunts
Richard Bradshaw Stunts
Andy Bennett Stunts
Dan Grace Wardrobe Assistant
David Hirschfelder Original Music Composer
Mike Stallion Draughtsman
Name Title
Tim Bevan Producer
Eric Fellner Producer
Alison Owen Producer
Liza Chasin Producer
Debra Hayward Producer
Organization Category Person
Golden Globes Best Picture N/A Nominated
Academy Awards Best Picture N/A Nominated
BAFTA Awards Best Actress Cate Blanchett Won
BAFTA Awards Best Supporting Actress Cate Blanchett Won
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Reviews

crastana
8.0

Even The Footballer did a decent job Forget about historical records and accuracy or Henry VIII architecture, their buildings look like they are in the BC XI. I wont give it 10 because is full of historical inaccuracies, if this was a Russian film they would say it is disinformation and propaganda. ... .., as a work of fiction it works, the cast is great every one here does great acting i can´t say who was better, if it was Ecclestone or Kate Blanchet; like most of the movies before the XXI century a cast full of stars was a guarantee of a good movie.

Jul 26, 2022
Geronimo1967
7.0

A very good looking depiction of the early reign of England's Queen Elizabeth I with Oscar-nominated Cate Blanchett in the title role. Initially, she struggles to stay alive during the reign of her devoutly Catholic (a superbly cast Kathy Burke) half-sister Mary, with the help of her childhood frien ... d Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes). These risks do not diminish at all once she succeeds to the throne and faces conspiracies and plots from all around. It's not the most historically accurate version of her early reign, but Richard Attenborough, Geoffrey Rush and a devious, unscrupulous schemer in Christopher Eccleston as the Duke of Norfolk keep this intrigue of treachery, betrayal and power moving along tautly. Michael Hirst has a definite penchant for writing of the Tudor times and Shekhar Kapur brings the costumes and palaces alive with some creative direction.

Aug 27, 2023