Elizabeth: The Golden Age
– When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, ..
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard to the lives of her people.
12 Oct 2007
English, Spanish, Swedish
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Shekhar Kapur
William Nicholson, Michael Hirst
Jordi Mollà, Aimee King, Cate Blanchett, Laurence Fox
Two faiths, two empires, two rulers - colliding in 1588. Papist Spain wants to bring down the heretic Elizabeth. Philip is building an armada but needs a rationale to attack. With covert intrigue, Spain sets a trap for the Queen and her principal secretary, Walsingham, using as a pawn Elizabeth's cousin Mary Stuart, who's under house arrest in the North. The trap springs, and the armada sets sail, to rendezvous with French ground forces and to attack. During these months, the Virgin Queen falls in love with Walter Raleigh, keeping him close to court and away from the sea and America. Is treachery or heroism at his heart? Does loneliness await her passionate majesty?
Won 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 29 nominations.
$16,264,475
Universal Pictures