Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 02/29/08 Home Video 06/10/08 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some violent images Running Time 1 hour 55 minutes Genre Drama Director Justin Chadwick Writer Peter Morgan Cast Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Kristin Scott Thomas, Mark Rylance, David Morrissey Studio Sony Pictures |
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL (2008)
SYNOPSIS
Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory,
The Other Boleyn Girl is an engrossing and sensual
tale of intrigue, romance, and betrayal set against
the backdrop of a defining moment in history. Two
sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett
Johansson) Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious
father and uncle to advance the family's power and
status by courting the affections of the King of
England (Eric Bana). Leaving behind the simplicity of
country life, the girls are thrust into the dangerous
and thrilling world of court life -- and what began as
a bid to help their family develops into a ruthless
rivalry between Anne and Mary for the love of the
king. Initially, Mary wins King Henry's favor and
becomes his mistress, bearing him an illegitimate
child. But Anne, clever, conniving, and fearless,
edges aside both her sister and Henry's wife, Queen
Katherine of Aragon, in her relentless pursuit of the
king. Despite Mary's genuine feelings for Henry, her
sister Anne has her sights set on the ultimate prize;
Anne will not stop until she is Queen of England. As
the Boleyn girls battle for the love of a king -- one
driven by ambition, the other by true affection --
England is torn apart. Despite the dramatic
consequences, the Boleyn girls ultimately find
strength and loyalty in each other, and they remain
forever connected by their bond as sisters.
.-- ©Sony Pictures
Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory,
The Other Boleyn Girl is an engrossing and sensual
tale of intrigue, romance, and betrayal set against
the backdrop of a defining moment in history. Two
sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett
Johansson) Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious
father and uncle to advance the family's power and
status by courting the affections of the King of
England (Eric Bana). Leaving behind the simplicity of
country life, the girls are thrust into the dangerous
and thrilling world of court life -- and what began as
a bid to help their family develops into a ruthless
rivalry between Anne and Mary for the love of the
king. Initially, Mary wins King Henry's favor and
becomes his mistress, bearing him an illegitimate
child. But Anne, clever, conniving, and fearless,
edges aside both her sister and Henry's wife, Queen
Katherine of Aragon, in her relentless pursuit of the
king. Despite Mary's genuine feelings for Henry, her
sister Anne has her sights set on the ultimate prize;
Anne will not stop until she is Queen of England. As
the Boleyn girls battle for the love of a king -- one
driven by ambition, the other by true affection --
England is torn apart. Despite the dramatic
consequences, the Boleyn girls ultimately find
strength and loyalty in each other, and they remain
forever connected by their bond as sisters.
.-- ©Sony Pictures
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