The Life and Death of King John (1984)

Cast

• Leonard Rossiter - King John
• William Whymper - Chatillon
• Mary Morris - Queen Elinor
• Robert Brown - Earl of Pembroke
• John Castle - Earl of Salisbury
• John Flint - Lord Bigot
• John Thaw - Hubert de Burgh
• George Costigan - Philip - the Bastard
• Edward Hibbert - Robert Faulconbridge
• Phyllida Law - Lady Faulconbridge

Screenplay

• William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)

Themes

Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties

Keywords

england, king, 13th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Life and Death of King John about?

The reign of England's King John is threatened by Philip of France who demands that John's nephew Arthur be placed on the throne. Pragmatic and decisive, King John moves to plactate the French, but there are others who seek disputre his authority.

Who directed The Life and Death of King John?

The Life and Death of King John was directed by David Giles.

Who stars in The Life and Death of King John?

The Life and Death of King John stars Leonard Rossiter, William Whymper, Mary Morris, Robert Brown, John Castle, John Flint.

How long is The Life and Death of King John?

The Life and Death of King John has a runtime of 2h 37m (157 minutes).

What genre is The Life and Death of King John?

The Life and Death of King John is a History, Drama, TV Movie film.

Where was The Life and Death of King John produced?

The Life and Death of King John was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of The Life and Death of King John?

The themes of The Life and Death of King John include: Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties.