Lady Jane
“Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.”
Synopsis
The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love, but they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.
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Top Cast
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Helena Bonham Carter
Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
Guilford Dudley
John Wood
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart
Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland
Sir John Bridges
Michael Hordern
Dr. Feckenham
Jane Lapotaire
Princess Mary
Ian Hogg
Sir John Gates
Pip Torrens
Thomas
Richard Vernon
The Marquess of Winchester
Richard Johnson
The Earl of Arundel
Guy Henry
Robert Dudley
Andrew Bicknell
John Dudley
Nicky Croydon
Singing Maid
Matthew Guinness
Dr. Owen
Adele Anderson
Lady Warwick
James Payne
Cleric (uncredited)
Warren Saire
King Edward VI
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$278K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$8.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Screenplay & Story
- David Edgar, Chris Bryant
- Original Score
- Stephen Oliver
- Original Title
- Lady Jane
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $278K
- Production Studios
- Capital Equipment Leasing, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trevor Nunn
David Edgar, Chris Bryant
Stephen Oliver
Douglas Slocombe, Derek V. Browne
Anne V. Coates
Peter Snell
Department Leadership Roster
David Edgar
Writer
Trevor Nunn
Director
David Perry
Costume Design
Peter Snell
Producer
Sue Blane
Costume Design
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Stephen Oliver
Original Music Composer
Derek V. Browne
Director of Photography
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Jane
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What is Lady Jane about?
The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love, but they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.
Who directed Lady Jane?
Lady Jane was directed by Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in Lady Jane?
The principal cast of Lady Jane includes Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Patrick Stewart, Joss Ackland.
When was Lady Jane released and how long is it?
Lady Jane was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lady Jane?
Lady Jane had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $278K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Lady Jane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady Jane was composed by Stephen Oliver.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady Jane?
Lady Jane holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).