Elizabeth R Movie Review 1972

Jackson is outstanding in the title role of this TV drama focusing on the life of Elizabeth I, from 17 to 70. Constantly besieged by court intrigue and political machinations, the Virgin Queen managed to restore England to glory and power amidst private and public turmoil. Six 90-minute cassettes.

Distribution

VideoPreview Collection, National Fulfillment Center, PO Box 4055, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Toll-free: 800-771-9232, Fax: (310)399-4844

Available on VHS
Running time 540 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Royalty, British, Biopics: Royalty, Great Britain, Politics, Women

Screenplay

Hugh Whitemore, John Hale, Julian Mitchell, John Prebble, Ian Rodger, Rosemary Anne Sisson

Cast

Glenda Jackson, Rosalie Crutchley, Robin Ellis, Robert Hardy, Peter Jeffrey, Stephen Murray, Vivian Pickles, Sarah Frampton, Ronald Hines

Director

Claude Whatham, Herbert Wise, Roderick Graham, Richard Martin, Donald Whatham

Producer

Roderick Graham, BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)