Lady Jane (1986) - Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.

Lady Jane

Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.
( Drama / History / Romance )

US Runtime: 142 min

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Premiere Date:
Feb 07, 1986 [UK]

Director:	Trevor Nunn [Director]

Writers:	Chris Bryant [Story] David Edgar [Writer]

Producer:	Peter Snell [Producer]

Cinematography:	Derek V Browne [Director of Photography] Douglas Slocombe [Director of Photography]

Edited by:	Anne V Coates [Editor]

Music Composed by	Stephen Oliver [Original Music Composer]

Production Design:	Allan Cameron [Production Design]

Costume Design:	Sue Blane [Costume Design] David Perry [Costume Design]

Casting by	Rebecca Howard [Casting] Joyce Nettles [Casting]

Production Companys:	Capital Equipment Leasing Paramount Pictures (US)

Plot Summary:

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.

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		Pip Torrens Thomas Richard Vernon The Marquess of Winchester Richard Johnson The Earl of Arundel Guy Henry Robert Dudley Andrew Bicknell John Dudley Nicky Croydon Singing Maid Matthew Guinness Dr. Owen Adele Anderson Lady Warwick

Uncredited Cast:

James Payne Cleric (uncredited)

Sound Crew:

Ric O'Connor Sound Editor

Art Department:

Harry Cordwell Set Decoration

Camera and Electrical Department:

Graham Attwood Still Photographer

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