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The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love. But they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.

Genres: Drama, History, Romance

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood

Released: February 7, 1986

Runtime: 142.0

Popularity Rating: 1.992

Capital Equipment Leasing, Paramount Pictures

United Kingdom

Lady Jane Grey Helena Bonham Carter
Guilford Dudley Cary Elwes
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland John Wood
Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk Patrick Stewart
Sir John Bridges Joss Ackland

Art — Production Design: Allan Cameron
Art — Set Decoration: Harry Cordwell
Camera — Director of Photography: Derek V. Browne
Camera — Director of Photography: Douglas Slocombe
Camera — Still Photographer: Graham Attwood
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: David Perry
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Sue Blane
Directing — Director: Trevor Nunn
Directing — Script Supervisor: Mary Holdsworth
Editing — Editor: Anne V. Coates
Production — Casting: Joyce Nettles
Production — Casting: Rebecca Howard
Production — Producer: Peter Snell
Sound — Music Editor: Patrick Moore
Sound — Music Supervisor: Kim Richards
Sound — Original Music Composer: Stephen Oliver
Writing — Story: Chris Bryant
Writing — Writer: David Edgar