Fools
In 1553, England’s first Queen, Mary I, takes the throne. The country is on the brink of chaos, and ambitious Cardinal Pole plots to secure control. He has overlooked, however, a humble court jester, Jane Foole. The pious, and apparently humorless, Queen Mary finds relief in Foole's brilliant slapstick routines and the two women strike up an unlikely friendship.
Director: Guy Jenkin
Genre: Comedy, History
Cast
- Karen Gillan - Mary Tudor
- Patsy Ferran - Jane Foole
- Jim Broadbent - Cardinal Pole
- Brenda Blethyn
Screenplay
Production: PaperEpic Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
coup d'etat, female friendship, based on true story, tudor, queen of england, jester, 16th century, historical comedy
More Films by Director: Guy Jenkin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fools about?
- In 1553, England’s first Queen, Mary I, takes the throne. The country is on the brink of chaos, and ambitious Cardinal Pole plots to secure control. He has overlooked, however, a humble court jester, Jane Foole. The pious, and apparently humorless, Queen Mary finds relief in Foole's brilliant slapstick routines and the two women strike up an unlikely friendship.
- Who directed Fools?
- Fools was directed by Guy Jenkin.
- Who stars in Fools?
- Fools stars Karen Gillan, Patsy Ferran, Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn.
- What genre is Fools?
- Fools is a Comedy, History film.
- Where was Fools produced?
- Fools was produced in United Kingdom.