Lady Jane (1986)

About This Movie

Lady Jane is a 1986 drama and romance film directed by Trevor Nunn. Its leading cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes and John Wood. It runs for 2 hours 22 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Official Trailer

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Cast

• Helena Bonham Carter Lady Jane Grey
• Cary Elwes Guilford Dudley
• John Wood John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
• Patrick Stewart Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
• Joss Ackland Sir John Bridges
• Michael Hordern Dr. Feckenham
• Jane Lapotaire Princess Mary
• Ian Hogg Sir John Gates
• Pip Torrens Thomas
• Richard Vernon The Marquess of Winchester
• Richard Johnson The Earl of Arundel
• Guy Henry Robert Dudley
• Andrew Bicknell John Dudley
• Nicky Croydon Singing Maid
• M Matthew Guinness Dr. Owen
• Adele Anderson Lady Warwick
• J James Payne Cleric (uncredited)
• W Warren Saire King Edward VI