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Lady Jane (1986)

  • Caption: Lady Jane (1986)
  • Description: Lady Jane Grey, the 16-year-old girl who for nine days in the 16th century was Queen of England, is here portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter. Lady Jane Grey's sickly cousin, who becomes Edward VI upon the death of Henry VIII, is on the threshold of death himself. The Protestant powers-that-be, fearing that England will fall under Catholic rule, contrive to marry off Edward VI's most likely successor Lady Jane to the wastrelly Guilford Dudley (Cary Elwes), the future Duke of Suffolk. The dying Edward is coerced into naming Jane as his successor. Jane is forced to assume the throne, attempting to impose reforms on the corrupt Protestant government during her brief reign. A coup led by Jane's cousin Princess Mary (Jane Lapotaire) results in the ouster, and eventual execution, of Queen Jane and her consort. The story is told through anti-establishment themes; teen-agers Lady Jane and Guilford Dudley are seen as the only hope for a brighter future, making their deaths all the more tragic. An earlier version of the same story, Tudor Rose, was filmed in 1936.

    Directed by
    Trevor Nunn

    Writing credits
    Chris Bryant (story)

    David Edgar

    Cast (in credits order) verified as complete

    Helena Bonham Carter ... Lady Jane Grey

    Cary Elwes ... Guilford Dudley
    John Wood ... John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
    Michael Hordern ... Doctor Feckenham
    Jill Bennett ... Mrs. Ellen
    Jane Lapotaire ... Princess Mary
    Sara Kestelman ... Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk

    Patrick Stewart ... Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
    Warren Saire ... King Edward VI

    Joss Ackland ... Sir John Bridges
    Ian Hogg ... Sir John Gates
    Lee Montague ... Renard, the Spanish Ambassador
    Richard Vernon ... The Marquess of Winchester
    David Waller ... Archbishop Cranmer
    Richard Johnson ... The Earl of Arundel
    Pip Torrens ... Thomas
    Matthew Guinness ... Doctor Owen
    Guy Henry ... Robert Dudley
    Andrew Bicknell ... John Dudley
    Clyde Pollitt ... Peasant Leader

    William Morgan Sheppard ... Executioner (as Morgan Sheppard)
    Zelah Clarke ... Lady Anne Wharton
    Laura Clipsham ... Katherine Grey
    Janet Henfrey ... Housekeeper
    Brian Poyser ... Under Treasurer
    Philip Voss ... Herald
    Robert Putt ... Steward
    Stewart Harwood ... Tavern Keeper
    Carole Hayman ... Brothel Keeper
    Richard Moore ... Soldier
    Michael Goldie ... Porter
    Denyse Alexander ... Dressmaker
    Gabor Vernon ... Jeweller
    Robert Martin Oliver ... Singer
    Nicky Croydon ... Singing Maid
    John Abbott ... Manservant
    Jeannette Fox ... Wedding Dancer
    Alison Woodgate ... Wedding Dancer
    Philippa Luce ... Wedding Dancer
    Eliza Kern ... Wedding Dancer
    Krzysia Bialeska ... Wedding Dancer
    Cryss Jean Healey ... Wedding Dancer
    Adele Anderson ... Lady Warwick
    Anna Gilbert ... Lady Robert Dudley
    rest of cast listed alphabetically:

    Paul Becque ... Peasant (uncredited)

    John Rackham ... Priest (uncredited)

    Ben Shockley ... Peasant (uncredited)
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  • Movie: Lady Jane
  • Id: 10705677

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