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Edward II

A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love

Starring: Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, John Lynch

Writer: Christopher Marlowe, Derek Jarman, Stephen McBride, Ken Butler

Release Date:
September 11, 1991
Ratings:
6.1 / 10
Director:
Derek Jarman
Companies:
BBC Film

Overview

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…