Lady Jane (1986)

  • NR
  • 02/07/1986 (US)
  • Drama, Romance, History
  • 2h 22m

Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.

Overview

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.

Chris Bryant

Story

Trevor Nunn

Director

David Edgar

Writer

Cast

Helena Bonham Carter's headshot

Helena Bonham Carter

Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes's headshot

Cary Elwes

Guilford Dudley
John Wood's headshot

John Wood

John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart's headshot

Patrick Stewart

Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland's headshot

Joss Ackland

Sir John Bridges
Michael Hordern's headshot

Michael Hordern

Dr. Feckenham
Jane Lapotaire's headshot

Jane Lapotaire

Princess Mary
Ian Hogg's headshot

Ian Hogg

Sir John Gates

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