Storyline
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.
Principal Cast
Helena Bonham Carter
Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
Guilford Dudley
John Wood
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart
Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland
Sir John Bridges
Michael Hordern
Dr. Feckenham
Jane Lapotaire
Princess Mary
Ian Hogg
Sir John Gates
Media Information
DirectorTrevor Nunn
StatusReleased
Runtime142 min
Genres
DramaRomanceHistory
Release Date1986-02-07
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Production
Paramount Pictures
Capital Equipment Leasing