Lady Jane

– The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Lady Jane (1986)

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.

Lady Jane (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

07 Feb 1986

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Trevor Nunn

Writer:

Chris Bryant (story), David Edgar

Main Actors:

Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Michael Hordern

Plot:

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.

Production:

Paramount Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%