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Edward II
“A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love”
6.3 / 10• 1991• 1h 30m•R• English
HistoryRomanceDrama
Storyline
England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
Cast & Crew
Steven Waddington
Edward II
Lead
Andrew Tiernan
Piers Gaveston
Tilda Swinton
Isabella
Nigel Terry
Roger Mortimer
John Lynch
Spencer
Dudley Sutton
Bishop of Winchester
Jerome Flynn
Kent
JG
Jody Graber
Prince Edward
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Derek Jarman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Edward II is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
