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Lady Jane 1986 Directed by Trevor Nunn

Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $8,500,000
Release Date 7 February 1986
142 mins
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
Adele Anderson Lady Warwick
James Payne Cleric (uncredited)