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IMDb rating 7.4
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Critic rating 6

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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 6

A powerful, arty production, with a strong cast (with a couple of exceptions), perfoming well.

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Cast & Crew

Shekhar Kapur
Director
Tim Bevan
As Handsome Man
Richard Attenborough
As Sir William Cecil
John Gielgud
As The Pope
Cate Blanchett
As Elizabeth I
Fanny Ardant
As Mary of Guise
Jean-Pierre Léaud
As (uncredited)

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"Elizabeth" is a historical drama film that tells the story of Queen Elizabeth I's ascension to the throne and her early reign. The movie follows Elizabeth's journey from a naive and passionate young woman to a strong and strategic leader, as she navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, religious conflict, and foreign threats. With the help of her trusted advisors, including Sir William Cecil and Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth must make difficult decisions to secure her rule and unite a divided England under the Church of England. The film features an impressive cast, including Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I, Geoffrey Rush as Sir Francis Walsingham, and Vincent Cassel as Lord Robert Dudley.

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Elizabeth was released in theaters on September 13, 1998.