Elizabeth : the Golden Age

Bevan, Tim, (producer.). Fellner, Eric, (producer.). Cavendish, Jonathan, (producer.). Nicholson, William (screenwriter.). Hirst, Michael, 1952- (screenwriter.). Kapur, Shekhar, 1945- (director.). Blanchett, Cate, 1969- (actor.). Rush, Geoffrey, 1951- (actor.). Owen, Clive, (actor.). Mollá, Jordi, (actor.). Ifans, Rhys, 1968- (actor.). Cornish, Abbie, 1982- (actor.). Morton, Samantha, (actor.). Universal Pictures (Firm) (Added Author). Studio Canal. (Added Author). Motion Picture Zeta Produktions Gesellschaft (Firm) (Added Author). Working Title Films. (Added Author). Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Rhys Ifans, Jordi Molla, Abbie Cornish, Samantha Morton. (Cast).

Summary: 1585: Philip II's Catholic Spain is the most powerful empire in the world. Only England, ruled by Protestant Elizabeth, stands against him. The Queen is threatened by a depleted treasury, constant threats of assassination, and plots by Philip to install her cousin, Queen Mary of Scotland, on her throne. To which end a great armada is poised to invade England--as punishment for the capture of his treasure-ships, and to make Europe safe for Catholicism--even as Elizabeth's attention is diverted to Sir Walter Raleigh, returned from the New World with two gifts: the territory of Virginia and tobacco. Facing her greatest challenge, Elizabeth must rally her country to safeguard her kingdom, destroy her enemies, and secure her position as "Mother to her people."

Item details

Physical Description: videodisc
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen edition.
Publisher: Universal City, California : Universal Pictures Co., [2008]
Distributor: [California] : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2008]
Copyright: ©2007

Contents / Notes

General Note:	Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. Special features: Deleted scenes (9 min.); The reign continues: Making "Elizabeth: the golden age" [featurette] (12 min.); Inside Elizabeth's world [featurette] (8 min.); Commanding the winds: Creating the Armada [featurette] (12 min.); Towers, courts and cathedrals [featurette] (11 min.); Feature commentary with director Shekhar Kapur [audio feature].
Formatted Contents Note:	Religious loyalties -- Heir to the throne -- Political pirate -- Familial betrayal -- In the Queen's favor -- New World -- Lying in wait -- Enterprise of England -- Royal warrant -- Virgin Queen -- In control -- Royal attack -- No time for mercy -- Formal execution -- Holy war declared -- Prepare for the worst -- In the midst of battle -- Defeat of the Armada -- Mother to her people -- End titles.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Remi Adefarasin ; editor, Jill Bilcock ; music by Craig Armstrong and Ar Rahman ; production designer, Guy Hendrix Dyas ; costume designer, Alexandra Byrne ; make-up and hair designer, Jenny Shircore.
Participant or Performer Note:	Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Rhys Ifans, Jordi Molla, Abbie Cornish, Samantha Morton.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13; for violence, some sexuality and nudity.
System Details Note:	DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital 5.1, anamorphic widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.85:1.
Language Note:	In English, Spanish, or French with optional English, subtitles in Spanish or French ; subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing [SDH].

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