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Lady Jane (1986)

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Average Rating: 5.4/10
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1986 Wide

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Lady Jane Grey, the 16-year-old girl who for nine days in the 16th century was Queen of England, is here portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter. Lady Jane Grey's sickly cousin, who becomes Edward VI upon the death of Henry VIII, is on the threshold of death himself. The Protestant powers-that-be, fearing that England will fall under Catholic rule, contrive to marry off Edward VI's most likely successor Lady Jane to the wastrelly Guilford Dudley (Cary Elwes), the future Duke of Suffolk. The dying

PG-13, 2 hr. 20 min.

Drama

Directed By: Trevor Nunn

Written By: David Edgar

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1986 Wide

On DVD: Feb 18, 2003

Paramount Home Video

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Cast

Helena Bonham Carter
Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
Guilford Dudley
John Wood
John Dudley Duke of Nor...
Michael Hordern
Dr. Feckenham
Jill Bennett II
Mrs. Ellen
Jane Lapotaire
Princess Mary
Sara Kestelman
Frances Grey Duchess of...
Patrick Stewart
Henry Grey Duke of Suff...
Warren Saire
Edward VI
Joss Ackland
Sir John Bridges
Ian Hogg
Sir John Gates
Lee Montague
Renard the Spanish Amba...
Richard Vernon
The Marquess of Winches...
David Waller
Archbishop Cranmer
Richard Johnson
The Earl of Arundel
Pip Torrens
Thomas
Guy Henry
Robert Dudley
Andrew Bicknell
John Dudley
John Abbott
Manservant
Adele Anderson
Lady Warwick
Zelah Clarke
Lady Anne Wharton
Anna Gilbert
Lady Robert Dudley
Michael Goldie
Porter
Matthew Guinness
Dr. Owen
Stewart Harwood
Tavern Keeper
Carole Hayman
Brothel Keeper
Janet Henfrey
Housekeeper
Clyde Pollitt
Peasant Leader
Gabor Vernon
Jeweler
Philip Voss
Herald
Richard Moore
Soldier
Denyse Alexander
Dressmaker
Krzysia Bialeska
Wedding Dancer
Laura Clipsham
Katherine Grey
Nicky Croydon
Singing Maid
Jeanette Fox
Wedding Dancer
Cryss Jean Healey
Wedding Dancer
Eliza Kern
Wedding Dancer
Philippa Luce
Wedding Dancer
Robin Martin Oliver
Singer
Brian Poyser
Under Treasurer
Robert Putt
Steward
Alison Woodgate
Wedding Dancer
William Morgan Sheppard
Executioner

Critic Reviews for Lady Jane

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Staid and off-center.

February 12, 2003 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

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About the short life of an English scholar, reformer, and religious martyr.

September 1, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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Superb! The history of the English Royals has never ceased to amaze me. The people that were closest to them, and were supposed to be there to support and protect them, were nothing but opportunists. This is the story of how they used two poor young people to get their way. Jane Grey and Guilford Dudley were forced

September 7, 2010

Cynthia S.

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I so rarely cry, but leave it to Helena Bonham Carter and Cary Elwes to do it. Dumb sweet, young romance. Henry the VIII and his aftermath is one of the most fascinating times in history to me, so I loved it in that sense, even if this wasn't all entirely true. Hey, it's Hollywood. But I still loved the story and the

July 1, 2010

Jennifer D

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