Lady Jane

"Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart."

Feb 7 1986 PG-13 2h 16m
Biography, Drama, History

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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Plot

The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son King Edward VI is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guilford, to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guilford and Jane fall in love. But they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.

Written by

Chris Bryant, David Edgar

Directed by

Trevor Nunn

Cast

Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Paramount, Capital Equipment Leasing

Languages

English

Awards

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