This is a superb portrayal of the troubled late 16th century Scottish Queen from Vanessa Redgrave. Forced to return to an unwelcoming Scotland following the death of her French husband, Catholic Mary arrives to barely disguised hostility from her largely Protestant subjects. Added to her problems, her cousin Elizabeth (Glenda Jackson) is making things difficult for her from south of their border. The story is well…
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, who ruled with the heart of a woman.
Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.
Top Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Mary, Queen of Scots
Glenda Jackson
Queen Elizabeth
Patrick McGoohan
James Stuart
Timothy Dalton
Henry, Lord Darnley
Nigel Davenport
Lord Bothwell
Trevor Howard
William Cecil
Daniel Massey
Robert Dudley
Ian Holm
David Riccio
Andrew Keir
Ruthven
Tom Fleming
Father Ballard
Katherine Kath
Catherine De Medici
Beth Harris
Mary Seton
Frances White
Mary Fleming
Bruce Purchase
Morton
Brian Coburn
Huntly
Vernon Dobtcheff
Duc De Guise
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What is Mary, Queen of Scots about?
Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be…
When was Mary, Queen of Scots released?
Mary, Queen of Scots was released in 1971.
What genres does Mary, Queen of Scots belong to?
Mary, Queen of Scots is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Mary, Queen of Scots?
The cast of Mary, Queen of Scots includes Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton, Nigel Davenport.