Under the rule of Queen Mary I a zealous Catholic England has been reduced to a country racked by financial and religious instability.

Now close to death Mary Kathy Bourke steps up her policy of Protestant repression.

Even Princess Elizabeth Cate Blanchett her younger sister and heir apparent is in grave danger but Marys last ditch attempt to execute her for treason fails.

Within days Mary is dead and Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England but with enemies and rebellion continuing in her own council she is advised to hit back.

She retaliates with a counter coup of immense ferocity wiping out all opposition to her leadership.

Her throne is finally secure.

When Elizabeth next appears in public she has transformed herself into the legendary Virgin Queen formidable untouchable and unbeatable.

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Elizabeth The Golden Age The story of one womans crusade to control love crush enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world.

As her cousin Mary Stuart conspires with Philip of Spain to topple the throne Elizabeth Blanchett prepares to go to war to defend her empire.

The Other Boleyn Girl A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history The Other Boleyn Girl tells the story of two beautiful sisters Anne and Mary Boleyn who driven by their familys blind ambition compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.

Features Elizabeth Cast Cate Blanchett Kathy Burke Geoffrey Rush and Joseph Fiennes Director Shekhar Kapur Studio Universal Studios Runtime 119 minutes Rated MA15 Includes bonus features Elizabeth The Golden Age Cast Cate Blanchett Clive Owen Geoffrey Rush Samantha Morton Director Shekhar Kapur Studio Universal Studios Runtime 110