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Quick Info

Rating

7.2/10

Release1998

Runtime2h 4m

StatusReleased

Budget$30,000,000

Revenue$82,150,642

Production

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Working Title Films

Channel Four Films

Movie

Elizabeth

1998

2h 4m

7.2

Drama

History

Synopsis

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

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