ELIZABETH - THE GOLDEN AGE DVD stars Cate Blanchett, Laurence Fox, John Shrapnel Rating 12

This is the Region 2 DVD "ELIZABETH - THE GOLDEN AGE" with Cate Blanchett, Laurence Fox, John Shrapnel, Jordi Mollà, Aimee King, Susan Lynch, Geoffrey Rush.

Two faiths, two empires, two rulers - colliding in 1588. Papist Spain wants to bring down the heretic Elizabeth. Philip is building an armada but needs a rationale to attack. With covert intrigue, Spain sets a trap for the Queen and her principal secretary, Walsingham, using as a pawn Elizabeth's cousin Mary Stuart, who's under house arrest in the North. The trap springs, and the armada sets sail, to rendezvous with French ground forces and to attack. During these months, the Virgin Queen falls in love with Walter Raleigh, keeping him close to court and away from the sea and America. Is treachery or heroism at his heart? Does loneliness await her passionate majesty?

Running time is approximately 110 minutes.

It is in very good condition and has only been played once.