Mary, Queen of Scots

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Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 8 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)

Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at he age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
Release Date:

28 Mar 1972

Language:

English

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:

Charles Jarrott

Writer:

John Hale (original screenplay)

Main Actors:

Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton

Plot:

Mary Stuart, named Queen of Scotland when she was six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. Her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, Queen of England and her arch adversary, has her imprisoned at age 23. Nineteen years later, Mary is executed, removing the last threat to Elizabeth's throne. The two Queens' contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations.

Production:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Metacritic:
53%