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SYNOPSIS __________
Plot:
Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time Academy
Award®-nominated Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey
Rush return for a gripping historical thriller laced with
treachery and romance - The Golden Age. Joining them in the
epic is Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing seafarer
and newfound temptation for Elizabeth.
The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I (Oscar®-winner
Cate Blanchett) facing bloodlust for her throne and familial
betrayal. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and
political tides of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth finds
her rule openly challenged by the Spanish King Philip II (Jordi
Molla) - with his powerful army and sea-dominating armada
- determined to restore England to Catholicism.
Preparing to go to war to defend her empire, Elizabeth struggles
to balance ancient royal duties with an unexpected vulnerability
in her love for Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a queen
who has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable and unwilling
to pursue her love, Elizabeth encourages her favorite lady-in-waiting,
Bess (Abbie Cornish), to befriend Raleigh to keep him near.
But this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe their growing
intimacy.
As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir
Francis Walsingham (Academy Award® winner Geoffrey Rush),
continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth's court at home
- and her campaign to solidify absolute power. Through an
intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination
plot that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors
that may include Elizabeth's own cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha
Morton), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction.
The Golden Age tells the thrilling tale of an era ... the
story of one woman's crusade to control love, crush enemies
and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world.
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Universal Pictures
Production Co:
Studio Canal
Working Title
Release Date:
October 12, 2007
RELATED LINKS__________
Wikipedia - Movie Info
en.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia - Director Info
en.wikipedia.org
International Site
www.elizabeththegoldenage.com
Production Site
www.workingtitlefilms.com
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