Anonymous

Plot Summary

Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.

Top Cast

Jamie Campbell Bower Young Earl of Oxford

Rhys Ifans Edward de Vere

David Thewlis William Cecil

Joely Richardson Princess Elizabeth Tudor

Vanessa Redgrave Queen Elizabeth I