Lady Jane (1986)

6.9/10 142 min Drama Romance History

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.

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

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