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Elizabeth

Date: 1998
Type: Historical drama
Rating: 4 stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Shekhar Kapur
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

This is a lavish portrayal of Elizabeth 1 coming to the throne and fighting to keep it amongst the court and international intrigue. Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth heads a strong cast, not least Joseph Fiennes as Robert Dudley.This is well filmed against some excellent sets and with good costumes.

Actors


Cate BlanchettCate Blanchett
Joseph FinnesJoseph Fiennes (Dudley)
Christopher EcclestoneChristopher Eccleston (Norfolk)
Richard AttenboroughRichard Attenborough (Cecil)
John GielgudJohn Gielgud (Pope)
Kathy BurkeKathy Burke (Mary)
Emily MortimerEmily Mortimer
Geoffrey RushGeoffrey Rush (Walsingham)
Kelly MacDonaldKelly Macdonald
Eric Cantona
Fanny Ardant
Amanda RyanAmanda Ryan
John ShrapnelJohn Shrapnel
Daniel CraigDaniel Craig

Oscars

Nomination - Best Actress - Cate Blanchett
Nomination - Best Film
Won - Makeup
Nomination - Cinematography, Art direction. Costume, Music
Production
Working Title Films
Elizabeth