Elizabeth the Queen

1968 1h 30m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

TV Movie

Synopsis

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In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I (Dame Judith Anderson) is the ruler of England. Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (Charlton Heston) is her lover, best friend, and worst enemy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Judith Anderson
Queen Elizabeth
Charlton Heston
Lord Essex
Alan Webb
Sir Francis Bacon
Harry Townes
Sir Robert Cecil
Michael Allinson
Sir Walter Raleigh
Anne Rogers
Penelope
Frederick Worlock
Lord Burghley
Herb Voland
Captain Armin (as Herbert Voland)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George Schaefer

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bernard Green. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Judith Anderson and Charlton Heston and Alan Webb carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0198445 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

George Schaefer directs. Bernard Green scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
258 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Bernard Green. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Judith Anderson and Charlton Heston and Alan Webb carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0198445 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.