Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 10/12/07 Home Video 02/05/08 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for violence, some sexuality and nudity Running Time 1 hour 54 minutes Genre Suspense, Drama Director Shekhar Kapur Writer William Nicholson, Michael Hirst Cast Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Samantha Morton, Abbie Cornish Studio Universal Pictures |
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE (2007)
SYNOPSIS
Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time
Academy Award®-nominated Elizabeth, Cate
Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush return for a gripping
historical thriller laced with treachery and
romance--The Golden Age. Joining them in the epic
is Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing
seafarer and newfound temptation for Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I
(Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett) facing bloodlust
for her throne and familial betrayal. Growing keenly
aware of the changing religious and political tides
of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth finds her rule
openly challenged by the Spanish King Philip II
(Jordi Molla)--with his powerful army and
sea-dominating armada--determined to restore
England to Catholicism.
Preparing to go to war to defend her empire,
Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal duties
with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for
Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a queen who
has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable
and unwilling to pursue her love, Elizabeth
encourages her favorite lady-in-waiting, Bess
(Abbie Cornish), to befriend Raleigh to keep him
near. But this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe
their growing intimacy.
Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time
Academy Award®-nominated Elizabeth, Cate
Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush return for a gripping
historical thriller laced with treachery and
romance--The Golden Age. Joining them in the epic
is Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing
seafarer and newfound temptation for Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I
(Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett) facing bloodlust
for her throne and familial betrayal. Growing keenly
aware of the changing religious and political tides
of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth finds her rule
openly challenged by the Spanish King Philip II
(Jordi Molla)--with his powerful army and
sea-dominating armada--determined to restore
England to Catholicism.
Preparing to go to war to defend her empire,
Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal duties
with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for
Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a queen who
has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable
and unwilling to pursue her love, Elizabeth
encourages her favorite lady-in-waiting, Bess
(Abbie Cornish), to befriend Raleigh to keep him
near. But this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe
their growing intimacy.
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As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham (Academy Award® winner
Geoffrey Rush), continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth's court at home--and her campaign to
solidify absolute power. Through an intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot
that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors that may include Elizabeth's own cousin Mary
Stuart (Samantha Morton), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age tells the thrilling tale of an era...the story of one woman's crusade to control
love, crush enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world.
--© Universal Pictures
Geoffrey Rush), continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth's court at home--and her campaign to
solidify absolute power. Through an intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot
that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors that may include Elizabeth's own cousin Mary
Stuart (Samantha Morton), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age tells the thrilling tale of an era...the story of one woman's crusade to control
love, crush enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world.
--© Universal Pictures