Edward II
A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love
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9/11/1991Runtime
90 minsOverview
England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$1,003,575Revenue
$706,131Homepage
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A fierce, theatrical rendering of desire and politics in a medieval court where passion and ambition collide destructively. The film crackles with passion and intrigue as personal love becomes a weapon in larger games of power.
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Steven Waddington
Edward II
Andrew Tiernan
Piers Gaveston
Tilda Swinton
Isabella
Nigel Terry
Roger Mortimer
John Lynch
Spencer
Dudley Sutton
Bishop of Winchester
Jerome Flynn
Kent
Jody Graber
Prince Edward
Annie Lennox
Singer
Kevin Collins
Lightbourn, the Gaoler
Tony Forsyth
Captive Policeman
Jill Balcon
Chorus of Nobility
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