Edward II (1970)
The reign of Edward II, King of England, is troubled from the start when he brings his male lover, hated by the nobles, out of exile.
Director: Toby Robertson
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: August 6, 1970
Cast
- Ian McKellen - King Edward
- Timothy West - Young Mortimer
- Diane Fletcher - Queen Isabella
- James Laurenson - Piers Gaveston
- Robert Eddison - Lightborn/Archbishop of Canterbury
- Paul Hardwick - Earl of Warwick/ Sir John Maltravers
- Trevor Martin - Earl of Lancaster/ Rice Ap Howell
- Andrew Crawford - Old Spencer/ Third poor man
- Bette Bourne - Edmund of Kent
- David Calder - Young Spencer
Screenplay
- Christopher Marlowe (Theatre Play)
Music: Carl Davis
Production: Prospect Theatre Company, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties
Keywords
infidelity, based on play or musical, murder, male homosexuality, king, mourning, archbishop
More Films by Director: Toby Robertson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edward II about?
- The reign of Edward II, King of England, is troubled from the start when he brings his male lover, hated by the nobles, out of exile.
- Who directed Edward II?
- Edward II was directed by Toby Robertson.
- Who stars in Edward II?
- Edward II stars Ian McKellen, Timothy West, Diane Fletcher, James Laurenson, Robert Eddison, Paul Hardwick.
- How long is Edward II?
- Edward II has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Edward II?
- Edward II is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Edward II produced?
- Edward II was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Edward II?
- The themes of Edward II include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties.