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The Other Boleyn Girl

The Other Boleyn Girl

Sex, Passion and Royal Intrigue

20037.31h 30m

Overview

Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.

Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
Written by Philippa Lowthorpe, Philippa Gregory
Produced by Ruth Caleb
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5M0

Top Cast

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Mary Boleyn

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Anne Boleyn

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Henry VIII

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

George Boleyn

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

William Strafford

Jack Shepherd

Jack Shepherd

Thomas Boleyn

John Woodvine

John Woodvine

Uncle Howard

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Thomas Cromwell

Anthony Howell

Anthony Howell

William Carey

Jane Gurnett

Jane Gurnett

Elizabeth Boleyn

Themes & Keywords

sistermistressanne boleynwoman directorhenry viii

About The Other Boleyn Girl

The Other Boleyn Girl is a tv movie, drama, history, romance film released in 2003 exploring themes of sister, mistress, anne boleyn, woman director, henry viii. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, it stars Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May, Jared Harris. Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.

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