| Description |
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital 5.1, anamorphic widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.85:1. |
| Cast |
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Rhys Ifans, Jordi Molla, Abbie Cornish, Samantha Morton. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Remi Adefarasin ; editor, Jill Bilcock ; music by Craig Armstrong and Ar Rahman ; production designer, Guy Hendrix Dyas ; costume designer, Alexandra Byrne ; make-up and hair designer, Jenny Shircore. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. |
| Audience |
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13. |
| Summary |
1585: Philip II's Catholic Spain is the most powerful empire in the world. Only England, ruled by Protestant Elizabeth, stands against him. The Queen is threatened by a depleted treasury, constant threats of assassination, and plots by Philip to install her cousin, Queen Mary of Scotland, on her throne. To which end a great armada is poised to invade England--as punishment for the capture of his treasure-ships, and to make Europe safe for Catholicism--even as Elizabeth's attention is diverted to Sir Walter Raleigh, returned from the New World with two gifts: the territory of Virginia and tobacco. Facing her greatest challenge, Elizabeth must rally her country to safeguard her kingdom, destroy her enemies, and secure her position as "Mother to her people." |
| Contents |
Religious loyalties -- Heir to the throne -- Political pirate -- Familial betrayal -- In the Queen's favor -- New World -- Lying in wait -- Enterprise of England -- Royal warrant -- Virgin Queen -- In control -- Royal attack -- No time for mercy -- Formal execution -- Holy war declared -- Prepare for the worst -- In the midst of battle -- Defeat of the Armada -- Mother to her people -- End titles. |
| Note |
Special features: Deleted scenes (9 min.); The reign continues: Making "Elizabeth: the golden age" [featurette] (12 min.); Inside Elizabeth's world [featurette] (8 min.); Commanding the winds: Creating the Armada [featurette] (12 min.); Towers, courts and cathedrals [featurette] (11 min.); Feature commentary with director Shekhar Kapur [audio feature]. |
| Language |
In English, Español, or Français with optional English SDH, subtitles in Español or Français ; closed-captioned in English. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Drama.
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Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618 -- Drama.
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Walsingham, Francis, Sir, 1532-1590 -- Drama.
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Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598 -- Drama.
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Spain. Armada -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Drama.
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Kings and rulers -- Drama.
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Queens -- Drama.
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Armada, 1588 -- Drama.
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Foreign films.
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England -- Drama.
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Spain -- History -- Philip II, 1556-1598 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Biographical films.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Historical films.
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Motion pictures, English.
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| Added Author |
Bevan, Tim.
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Fellner, Eric.
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Cavendish, Jonathan.
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Nicholson, William.
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Hirst, Michael, 1952-
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Kapur, Shekhar, 1945-
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Blanchett, Cate, 1969-
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Rush, Geoffrey, 1951-
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Owen, Clive.
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Mollà, Jordi.
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Ifans, Rhys.
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Cornish, Abbie, 1982-
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Morton, Samantha.
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Studio Canal.
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Motion Picture Zeta Produktions Gesellschaft (Firm)
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Working Title Films.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Golden Age |
| Standard No. |
025193333223 |
| Music No. |
61033332 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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