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Elizabeth [videorecording] / Universal ; Polygram Filmed Entertainment presents in association with Channel Four Films, a Working Title production, a film by Shekhar Kapur ; written by Michael Hirst ; produced by Alison Owen, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan ; directed by Shekhar Kapur.

Summary:

"Before the Golden Age, Elizabeth was a passionate and naive girl who came to reign over a land divided by bloody turmoil. Amid palace intrigue and attempted assassinations, the young queen is forced to become a cunning strategist while weighing the counsel of her mysterious advisors, thwarting her devious rivals, and denying her own desires for the good of her country."--Container notes.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9786311268995
  • ISBN: 631126899X
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment : c2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a British motion picture in 1998.
Bonus features: Feature commentary with director Shekhar Kapur [optional audio only] ; sneak peak of "Elizabeth: the Golden Age" featurette (6 min.) ; the making of "Elizabeth" featurette (25 min.) ; "Elizabeth" featurette (6 min.) ; theatrical trailer (3 min.) ; photo gallery [slide show].
Formatted Contents Note:
Queen Mary -- Princess Elizabeth -- New monarch -- Celebration -- England vs. Scotland -- Marriage proposal -- Hatching a conspiracy -- Unsuitable King -- Mary of Guise -- Messenger from Rome -- Virgin Queen -- Closing credits.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Remi Adefarasin ; editor, Jill Bilcock ; original music by David Hirschfelder ; costume designer, Alexandra Byrne ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participant or Performer Note:
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Fiennes, Richard Attenborough, Kathy Burke, Fanny Ardant, Eric Cantona, James Frain, Vincent Cassel, Daniel Craig, Angus Deayton, Edward Hardwicke, Jamie Foreman, Terence Rigby, Amanda Ryan, Kelly MacDonald, Emily Mortimer, John Gielgud.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: Rated R, for violence and sexuality.
System Details Note:
DVD ; Region 1, NTSC ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; anamorphic widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.85:1.
Language Note:
In English, with optional subtitles in English (SDH) or Spanish.
Awards Note:
Awards: Academy Award, Oscar, Best Makeup, Jenny Shircore (1999).
Subject: Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 > Drama.
Mary I, Queen of England, 1516-1558 > Drama.
Walsingham, Francis, Sir, 1530?-1590 > Drama.
Queens > Drama.
Kings and rulers > Drama.
Queens > Great Britain > Drama.
Attempted assassination > England > Drama.
Motion pictures, British.
Academy Awards (Motion pictures)
England > Drama.
Scotland > History > 1057-1603 > Drama.
Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Succession.
Great Britain > History > Elizabeth, 1558-1603 > Drama.
Genre: Fiction films.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Historical films.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Baker County Library DRAMA ELI V.1 DVD (Text) 37814003041127 VIDEO Available -
Baker County Library DRAMA ELI V.1 DVD (Text) 37814003492676 STORAGE - AUDIOVISUAL Available -

Summary: "Before the Golden Age, Elizabeth was a passionate and naive girl who came to reign over a land divided by bloody turmoil. Amid palace intrigue and attempted assassinations, the young queen is forced to become a cunning strategist while weighing the counsel of her mysterious advisors, thwarting her devious rivals, and denying her own desires for the good of her country."--Container notes.

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