Anna Bolena (1984)
King Henry VIII (Enrico VIII) of 16th century England falls in love with his queen's lady-in-waiting, Jane Seymour (Giovanna Seymour). The queen, Anne Boleyn (Anna Bolena) has a former lover, Lord Percy, whom Heny recalls from exile in order to tempt the queen into a compromising situation. When Anne rebuffs Lord Percy because she is married, Percy threatens to kill himself. However, Henry rushes into the room with an entourage and claims the couple has betrayed him. Henry sends Percy and Anne to jail and eventually to their death.
Director: Lotfi Mansouri
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Joan Sutherland - Anna Bolena
- James Morris - Enrico VIII
- Judith Forst - Giovanna Seymour
- Michael Myers - Lord Riccardo Percy
- Janet Stubbs - Smeton
- Ben Heppner - Sir Hervey
- Richard Bonynge
Screenplay
- Felice Romani (Lyricist)
Music: Gaetano Donizetti
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Lotfi Mansouri
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anna Bolena about?
- King Henry VIII (Enrico VIII) of 16th century England falls in love with his queen's lady-in-waiting, Jane Seymour (Giovanna Seymour). The queen, Anne Boleyn (Anna Bolena) has a former lover, Lord Percy, whom Heny recalls from exile in order to tempt the queen into a compromising situation. When Anne rebuffs Lord Percy because she is married, Percy threatens to kill himself. However, Henry rushes into the room with an entourage and claims the couple has betrayed him. Henry sends Percy and Anne to jail and eventually to their death.
- Who directed Anna Bolena?
- Anna Bolena was directed by Lotfi Mansouri.
- Who stars in Anna Bolena?
- Anna Bolena stars Joan Sutherland, James Morris, Judith Forst, Michael Myers, Janet Stubbs, Ben Heppner.