The Virgin Queen
“CinemaScope spectacularly spreads before you the velvet cape and violent age of Sir Walter Raleigh and The Virgin Queen.”
Synopsis
Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
Top Cast
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Richard Todd
Sir Walter Raleigh
Bette Davis
Queen Elizabeth I
Joan Collins
Beth Throgmorton
Jay Robinson
Chadwick
Herbert Marshall
Lord Leicester
Dan O'Herlihy
Lord Derry
Robert Douglas
Sir Christopher Hatton
Romney Brent
French Ambassador
Leslie Parrish
Anne
Lisa Daniels
Mary
Gertrude Astor
Lady-in-Waiting - 2nd Group
Rod Taylor
Cpl. Gwilym
Noel Drayton
Tailor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Brown, Mindret Lord
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Virgin Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Harry Brown, Mindret Lord
Franz Waxman
Charles G. Clarke
Robert L. Simpson
Charles Brackett
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Harry Brown
Screenplay
Mindret Lord
Screenplay
Charles Brackett
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virgin Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Virgin Queen about?
Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
Who directed The Virgin Queen?
The Virgin Queen was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in The Virgin Queen?
The principal cast of The Virgin Queen includes Richard Todd, Bette Davis, Joan Collins, Jay Robinson, Herbert Marshall.
When was The Virgin Queen released and how long is it?
The Virgin Queen was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Virgin Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Virgin Queen was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Virgin Queen?
The Virgin Queen holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).