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Status
Released
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 30m
In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I (Dame Judith Anderson) is the ruler of England. Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (Charlton Heston) is her lover, best friend, and worst enemy.
14 Cast Members
Judith Anderson
Queen Elizabeth
Charlton Heston
Lord Essex
Alan Webb
Sir Francis Bacon
Harry Townes
Sir Robert Cecil
Michael Allinson
Sir Walter Raleigh
Anne Rogers
Penelope
Frederick Worlock
Lord Burghley
Herb Voland
Captain Armin (as Herbert Voland)
Dana Elcar
Captain Marvel
Harvey Jason
Herald
Donald Marlatt
Irish Courier
Gilchrist Stuart
Physician (as Gil Stuart)
Alan Caillou
Burbage
Peter Church
Hemmings
