Directed by:
Shekhar KapurScreenplay:
Michael HirstCinematography:
Remi AdefarasinComposer:
David HirschfelderCast:
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Christopher Eccleston, Richard Attenborough, Rod Culbertson, Jamie Foreman, Edward Hardwicke, Fanny Ardant (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
England, 1554. Under the rule of Queen Mary I, a zealous Catholic, England has been reduced to a country racked by financial and religious instability. Now close to death, Mary (Kathy Burke) steps up her policy of prodestant repression. Even Princess Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett), her younger sister and heir apparent is in grave danger, but Mary's last ditch attempt to execute her for treason fails. Within days Mary is dead and Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England, but with enemies and rebellion continuing in her own council she is advised to hit back. She retaliates in a counter coup of immense ferocity, wiping out all opposition to her leadership. Her throne is finally secure. When Elizabeth next appears in public she has transformed herself into a legendary Virgin Queen, formidable, untouchable and unbeatable. (Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
- 1999 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1999 - Remi Adefarasin (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1999 - David Hirschfelder (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Leading Actress)
- 1999 - Remi Adefarasin (Best Cinematography)
- 1999 - David Hirschfelder (Best Music)
- 1999 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1999 - Outstanding British Film
- 1999 - Best Film
- 1999 - Shekhar Kapur (Best Director)
- 1999 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1999 - Michael Hirst (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1999 - Best Editing
- 1999 - Best Costume Design
- 1999 - Best Production Design
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 1998 - Best British Independent Film
Golden Globes
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1999 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1999 - Shekhar Kapur (Best Director)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Actress)
- 1999 - Joseph Fiennes (Breakthrough Performer)