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Lady Jane

Movie·1986·Drama, Romance, History·2h 22m·6.9 (113)·Directed by Trevor Nunn

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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.

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Helena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham CarterLady Jane GreyCary ElwesCary ElwesGuilford DudleyJohn WoodJohn WoodJohn Dudley, Duke of NothumberlandPatrick StewartPatrick StewartHenry Grey, Duke of SuffolkJoss AcklandJoss AcklandSir John BridgesMichael HordernMichael HordernDr. FeckenhamJane LapotaireJane LapotairePrincess MaryIan HoggIan HoggSir John Gates

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