Lady Jane(1986)
“Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.”
Overview
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.
Director
Trevor Nunn
Studio
Capital Equipment Leasing
Budget
$9M
Cast
Helena Bonham Carter
as Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
as Guilford Dudley
John Wood
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart
as Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland
as Sir John Bridges
Michael Hordern
as Dr. Feckenham
Jane Lapotaire
as Princess Mary
Ian Hogg
as Sir John Gates
Pip Torrens
as Thomas
Richard Vernon
as The Marquess of Winchester
Richard Johnson
as The Earl of Arundel
Guy Henry
as Robert Dudley
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
2h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$9M
Production Companies
Capital Equipment Leasing • Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch Lady Jane?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lady Jane (1986).
What is Lady Jane about?▼
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.
Who directed Lady Jane?▼
Lady Jane was directed by Trevor Nunn and released in 1986. It is a drama, romance, history film.
How long is Lady Jane?▼
Lady Jane has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
Who stars in Lady Jane?▼
The cast of Lady Jane includes Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Jane Grey, Cary Elwes as Guilford Dudley, John Wood as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland, Patrick Stewart as Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, Joss Ackland as Sir John Bridges and more.
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