UK,
1998, 124 min
(Alternative: 119 min)
Directed by:
Shekhar KapurScreenplay:
Michael HirstCinematography:
Remi AdefarasinComposer:
David HirschfelderCast:
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Christopher Eccleston, Richard Attenborough, Rod Culbertson, Jamie Foreman, Edward Hardwicke, Fanny Ardant (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
In 1554, England is ruled by the fervently Catholic Queen Mary (Kathy Burke), whose persecution of Protestants even extends to her own half-sister, Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett). When Mary dies, Elizabeth succeeds to the throne, but finds her country under threat from the Scots, French and Spanish. Although conducting an affair with Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester (Joseph Fiennes), Elizabeth is urged by her advisors to wed and produce an heir. Meanwhile, plots against her are being hatched by the Catholic bishops, and Elizabeth soon becomes the target of an assassination attempt. Cate Blanchett was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar and won a BAFTA in recognition of her performance. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
- 1999 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1999 - Remi Adefarasin (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1999 - David Hirschfelder (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Leading Actress)
- 1999 - Remi Adefarasin (Best Cinematography)
- 1999 - David Hirschfelder (Best Music)
- 1999 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1999 - Outstanding British Film
- 1999 - Best Film
- 1999 - Shekhar Kapur (Best Director)
- 1999 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1999 - Michael Hirst (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1999 - Best Editing
- 1999 - Best Costume Design
- 1999 - Best Production Design
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 1998 - Best British Independent Film
Golden Globes
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1999 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1999 - Shekhar Kapur (Best Director)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Actress)
- 1999 - Joseph Fiennes (Breakthrough Performer)