Where to watch Lady Jane(1986)

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Lady Jane plot summary

Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.

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.

Details

Release date

February 7, 1986

Runtime

2h 22m

Genres

Drama, Romance, History

Directed by

Trevor Nunn

Country

United Kingdom

TMDB rating

6.9 / 10 · 115 votes

Lady Jane trailer

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Cast

• Helena Bonham CarterLady Jane Grey
• Cary ElwesGuilford Dudley
• John WoodJohn Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
• Patrick StewartHenry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
• Joss AcklandSir John Bridges
• Michael HordernDr. Feckenham
• Jane LapotairePrincess Mary
• Ian HoggSir John Gates
• Pip TorrensThomas
• Richard VernonThe Marquess of Winchester

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