Lady Jane

Lady Jane

6.9IMDb Score
Released:1986-02-07
Genre:Drama, Romance, History
Duration:142 min
Country:United Kingdom
Director:Trevor Nunn
Actors:Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Patrick Stewart, Joss Ackland
Production:Capital Equipment Leasing, Paramount Pictures

Overview:

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.

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