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Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.

19866.92h 22m

Overview

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.

Directed by Trevor Nunn
Written by David Edgar, Chris Bryant
Produced by Peter Snell
Box OfficeBudget: $8.5M0

Top Cast

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Lady Jane Grey

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Guilford Dudley

John Wood

John Wood

John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Sir John Bridges

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Dr. Feckenham

Jane Lapotaire

Jane Lapotaire

Princess Mary

Ian Hogg

Ian Hogg

Sir John Gates

Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Thomas

Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

The Marquess of Winchester

Themes & Keywords

tudortuberculosis16th centurybritish monarchy

About Lady Jane

Lady Jane is a drama, romance, history film released in 1986 exploring themes of tudor, tuberculosis, 16th century, british monarchy. Directed by Trevor Nunn, it stars Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood. 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.

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