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Lady Jane

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 2h 16m
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7.1/10
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Cary Elwes and Helena Bonham Carter in Lady Jane (1986)
The story of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for only nine days.
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The story of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for only nine days.The story of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for only nine days.The story of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for only nine days.

  • Director
    • Trevor Nunn
  • Writers
    • Chris Bryant
    • David Edgar
  • Stars
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Cary Elwes
    • John Wood
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    7.2K
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    • Director
      • Trevor Nunn
    • Writers
      • Chris Bryant
      • David Edgar
    • Stars
      • Helena Bonham Carter
      • Cary Elwes
      • John Wood
    • 67User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Lady Jane Grey
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Guilford Dudley
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • Dr. Feckenham
    Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett
    • Mrs. Ellen
    Jane Lapotaire
    Jane Lapotaire
    • Princess Mary
    Sara Kestelman
    Sara Kestelman
    • Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
    Warren Saire
    • King Edward VI
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Sir John Bridges
    Ian Hogg
    Ian Hogg
    • Sir John Gates
    Lee Montague
    Lee Montague
    • Renard, the Spanish Ambassador
    Richard Vernon
    Richard Vernon
    • The Marquess of Winchester
    David Waller
    • Archbishop Cranmer
    Richard Johnson
    Richard Johnson
    • The Earl of Arundel
    Pip Torrens
    Pip Torrens
    • Thomas
    Matthew Guinness
    Matthew Guinness
    • Dr. Owen
    Guy Henry
    Guy Henry
    • Robert Dudley
    • Director
      • Trevor Nunn
    • Writers
      • Chris Bryant
      • David Edgar
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    • Trivia
      While imprisoned, the real Guilford Dudley carved the name "Jane" inside his cell at the Tower of London. It can still be seen today.
    • Goofs
      Although the movie clearly has rewritten history to make a romance, in reality Jane and Guilford never lived in their own home, nor did they ever live as man and wife in the short time they were together; within a month of the marriage Jane was crowned Queen (and refused to crown Guilford King), and 9 days later they were both in prison, lodged in separate towers, and never had contact again.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Feckinham: And what would you be prepared to die for, Lady Jane?

      Jane: I would die to free our people from the chains of bigotry and superstition.

      Dr. Feckinham: What superstition did you have in mind?

      Jane: Well, for example, the idea that a piece of bread can become the body of our Savior, father.

      Dr. Feckinham: Did he not say at his Last Supper, "Take, eat, this is my body"?

      Jane: He also said, "I am the vine, I am the door." Was he a vine, was he a door?

      Dr. Feckinham: Who has been teaching you to say such things?

      Jane: Don't you think I could have thought of them myself?

    • Connections
      Referenced in As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001)

    User reviews67

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    4 stars

    I first saw this movie in 88 on cable, and have seen it numerous times since. I never tire of watching it. It was the first Elwes movie I saw, and was so moved by his performance, that I have become a dedicated fan of his since. Although in real life Jane and Gilford never loved each other, the on screen love story is very moving. Lady Jane is an excellent, yet, overlooked, piece of work, and I highly recommend it.
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    • Feb 20, 1999
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Lady Jane - Königin für neun Tage
    • Filming locations
      • Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, England, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Capital Equipment Leasing
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $277,646
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,964
      • Feb 9, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $277,646
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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