Lady Jane

IMDb 6.9 1986 • 142 min • DramaRomanceHistory

Director

Trevor Nunn

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
Cary Elwes Guilford Dudley
John Wood
John Wood John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland
Joss Ackland Sir John Bridges