Movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

Nearly a decade after Cate Blanchett drew the attention of audiences and critics alike with ELIZABETH, the Oscar-winning actress returns to the role of the Virgin Queen. Though the protestant ruler has been on the throne for decades in 1585, Elizabeth I's reign is still under attack from both inside her country and from the continent. Her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton), carries the favour of the nation's Catholics as she schemes for the throne from prison, while Spain's King Philip II (Jordi Molla) plots an invasion with the power of his famous armada. But Elizabeth is also concerned with the arrival of Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), a charming pirate and adventurer. Unable to reconcile her feelings with her crown, she encourages Bess (Abbie Cornish), her beloved lady-in-waiting, to pursue a relationship with Raleigh. Nine years haven't dulled Blanchett's ability to play this—or any other—character with an impressive range of fire and tenderness. Her chemistry with the infinitely watchable Owen is one of the film's highlights. As in ELIZABETH, director Shekhar Kapur doesn't restrict himself from using artfully constructed shots that aren't normally used in period dramas. It's a modern retelling of history, and Kapur and his director of photograpy, Remi Adefarasin, aren't content to let the film have the standard look of many films in the genre. Costume designer Alexandra Byrne follows the same logic, creating stunning dresses for Elizabeth that draw inspiration both from modernity and the time period. If Blanchett weren't such a gifted actress, the gorgeous costumes might threaten to overtake her as the star of the film.

Starring actors in "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" movie:

Jordi Mollà as a character King Philip ll of Spain Jordi Mollà also starred in the next movies: "Blow" in a role of Diego Delgado; "Bad Boys II" in a role of Hector Juan Carlos 'Johnny' Tapia; "The Alamo" in a role of Juan Seguin;

Geoffrey Rush as a character Sir Francis Walsingham Geoffrey Rush also starred in the next movies: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" in a role of Barbossa; "Intolerable Cruelty" in a role of Donovan Donaly; "The Tailor of Panama" in a role of Harold 'Harry' Pendel; "House on Haunted Hill" in a role of Stephen H. Price; "Munich" in a role of Ephraim; "Shakespeare in Love" in a role of Philip Henslowe; "Finding Nemo" in a role of Nigel; "Candy" in a role of Casper; "The Banger Sisters" in a role of Harry Plummer; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" in a role of Barbossa; "Mystery Men" in a role of Casanova Frankenstein; "Misérables, Les" in a role of Inspector Javert; "Shine" in a role of David Helfgott - Adult; ".99" in a role of Angel;

Aimee King as a character Infanta Aimee King starred only in the movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

Cate Blanchett as a character Queen Elizabeth I Cate Blanchett also starred in the next movies: "Bandits" in a role of Kate Wheeler; "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in a role of Galadriel; "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in a role of Galadriel; "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" in a role of Galadriel; "The Aviator" in a role of Katharine Hepburn; "Ideal Husband, An" in a role of Lady Gertrude Chiltern; "The Shipping News" in a role of Petal; "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" in a role of Jane Winslett-Richardson; "Little Fish" in a role of Tracy Heart; "The Talented Mr. Ripley" in a role of Meredith Logue; "Babel" in a role of Susan ; "The Good German" in a role of Lena Brandt; "Notes on a Scandal" in a role of Sheba Hart; "I'm Not There" in a role of Jude Quinn; "The Missing" in a role of Magdalena Gilkeson; "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" in a role of Irina Spalko;

John Shrapnel as a character Lord Howard John Shrapnel also starred in the next movies: "Gladiator" in a role of Gaius; "The Body" in a role of Moshe Cohen; "Troy" in a role of Nestor; "Notting Hill" in a role of P.R. Chief; "Alien Autopsy" in a role of Michael Kuhn; "Chemical Wedding" in a role of Crowley; "Mirrors" in a role of Lorenzo Sapelli; "The Duchess" in a role of General Grey; "101 Dalmatians" in a role of Skinner;

Susan Lynch as a character Annette Susan Lynch also starred in the next movies: "From Hell" in a role of Liz Stride; "City Rats" in a role of Gina; "Waking Ned" in a role of Maggie O'Toole; "The Unloved" in a role of Mother;

Elise McCave as a character Laundry Woman Elise McCave starred only in the movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

Samantha Morton as a character Mary Stuart Samantha Morton also starred in the next movies: "Minority Report"; "Dragonfly" in a role of Hugh Campbell; "Code 46" in a role of Maria Gonzales; "The Libertine" in a role of Elizabeth Barry; "Sweet and Lowdown" in a role of Hattie; "River Queen" in a role of Sarah O'Brien; "Control" in a role of Deborah Curtis; "Synecdoche, New York" in a role of Hazel; "The Messenger" in a role of Olivia Pitterson;

Abbie Cornish as a character Elizabeth Throckmorton Abbie Cornish also starred in the next movies: "Candy" in a role of Candy; "Bright Star" in a role of Frances 'Fanny' Brawne;

Penelope McGhie as a character Margaret Penelope McGhie starred only in the movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

Rhys Ifans as a character Robert Reston Rhys Ifans also starred in the next movies: "Little Nicky" in a role of Adrian; "The 51st State"; "The Shipping News" in a role of Beaufield Nutbeem; "Notting Hill" in a role of Spike; "The Replacements" in a role of Nigel 'The Leg' Gruff; "Human Nature" in a role of Puff; "Kevin & Perry Go Large" in a role of Eyeball Paul; "Chromophobia" in a role of Colin; "Hannibal Rising" in a role of Vladis Grutas; "Vanity Fair" in a role of William Dobbin; "The Informers" in a role of Roger; "The Boat That Rocked" in a role of Gavin Cavner; "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" in a role of Uncle Phil;

Eddie Redmayne as a character Thomas Babington Eddie Redmayne also starred in the next movies: "The Other Boleyn Girl" in a role of William Stafford; "Glorious 39" in a role of Ralph Keyes;

Stuart McLoughlin as a character Savage Stuart McLoughlin starred only in the movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

Clive Owen as a character Sir Walter Raleigh Clive Owen also starred in the next movies: "The Bourne Identity" in a role of The Professor; "King Arthur" in a role of Arthur; "Beyond Borders" in a role of Nick Callahan; "Inside Man" in a role of Dalton Russell; "Closer" in a role of Larry; "Derailed" in a role of Charles Schine; "Children of Men" in a role of Theo Faron; "Shoot 'Em Up" in a role of Smith; "Duplicity" in a role of Ray Koval; "The Boys Are Back" in a role of Joe Warr;

Adrian Scarborough as a character Calley Adrian Scarborough starred only in the movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"