Period Dramas-The Tudors 1485–1603
This is a list of movies or/and mini series set in the 1485–1603.
The Tudor period in English history is dated between 1485 and 1603. The Tudor dysnasty began with King Henry Tudor and ended with Queen Elizabeth I. **Note: The Tudor Dynasty(1485-1603) does include the Elizabethan era, which I have incorporated into this list.
For those who are serious about Period Dramas and deem a movie/mini series worthy to be listed, add your comments.
The Tudor period in English history is dated between 1485 and 1603. The Tudor dysnasty began with King Henry Tudor and ended with Queen Elizabeth I. **Note: The Tudor Dynasty(1485-1603) does include the Elizabethan era, which I have incorporated into this list.
For those who are serious about Period Dramas and deem a movie/mini series worthy to be listed, add your comments.
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- DirectorShekhar KapurStarsCate BlanchettLiz GilesRod CulbertsonThe early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.Date set: 1554-1562 (nb:1562 is the date in which Elizabeth was scarred and partially balded by smallpox; it is alleged this attributed to her over-dependence on wigs and cosmetics)
Monarch reign: Queen Mary & Queen Elizabeth I
Cate Blanchett was born to play this role. To witness the cautious and young Elizabeth transfor into a queen of determination, guts and strength is outstanding. This film is not be be miscontrued as historically accurate, still it done damn fine film. - DirectorShekhar KapurStarsCate BlanchettClive OwenGeoffrey RushA mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments.Date set: 1588 (roughly)
Monarch reign:Queen Elizabeth I & King Phillip II of Spain
Some people loved it, some people liked it and some people hated it. I fall in the catergory of 'I liked it'. I have only 3 issued with it (1) The casting of Clive Owen, who in my opinion looked more modern then a man of that period (2) Cate Blanchet looked like a botox queen than an aging one. Sure she had the white powdered face and the bright red wig, but historically she was roughly mid fifties. (3) the first movie was a Hell of a lot better; more love,and craft, plenty of blood, sweat and tear went in that one, than the sequel, which had a larger budget - CreatorMichael HirstStarsJonathan Rhys MeyersHenry CavillAnthony BrophyEpic series reveals the scandalous life of a young king whose affairs and obsession with producing a male heir changed marriage, the church, and the world.althought a TV series, still deserves to be listed. This is not historically built on fact. The fact Henry had 2 sisters and not one should be enough for anyone, not the take this series too seriously; it should be watched however for drama
- DirectorHenry KosterStarsBette DavisRichard ToddJoan CollinsSir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) overcomes court intrigue to win favor with Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
- StarsAnne-Marie DuffSienna GuilloryIan HartFrom teenage princess to accomplished queen, torn between duty and personal longing, the reign of Elizabeth I is exposed in this lavish drama filmed against a backdrop of some of Great Britain's most beautiful houses and landscapes.also see
The Virgin Queen (1955)
This is an epic movie, from the beginning of Lady to princess to queen. This movies goes the many years of Elizabeth's life including into old age. And at the very last moments of the production, as they reveal the small portrait in her ring, who do you think it was? **trivia: Sienna Guillory of Resident Evil:Apocalypse stars in this mini series - DirectorTrevor NunnStarsHelena Bonham CarterRichard E. GrantImogen StubbsShakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.also see
Twelfth Night (1980)
Twelfth Night (1987)
Twelfth Night (1988) - DirectorMarshall HerskovitzStarsCatherine McCormackRufus SewellOliver PlattA Venetian courtesan becomes a hero to her city, but later becomes the target of an inquisition by the Church for witchcraft.also know as Dangerous Beauty
- DirectorJohn MaddenStarsGwyneth PaltrowJoseph FiennesGeoffrey RushThe world's greatest ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.To this day, I still cannot, understand why Gwyneth Paltrow ever one the oscar, when Cate Blanchett clearly was a better actress. I never liked this movie and only saw it once....which was enough for me. It does not belong in my Period Drama collection and I would happily let it burn, if my house was on fire. It's not a brilliant film in my opinion, but others are welcome to state otherwise. Best part of course was the less then 4 minute scene with the magnificent Judy Dench as Queen Elizabeth
- DirectorSally PotterStarsTilda SwintonBilly ZaneQuentin CrispAfter Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.
- DirectorM.J. BassettStarsJames PurefoyMax von SydowRachel Hurd-WoodA ruthless mercenary renounces violence after learning his soul is bound for hell. When a young girl is kidnapped and her family slain by a sorcerer's murderous cult, he is forced to fight and seek his redemption slaying evil.Date set-1600-1601
Era- Queen Elizabeth
Swords, scorcery, leather, religion, capes and James Purefoy, that sums up Solomon Kane. The character Solomon Kane is created by Robert E Howard (best known for Conan The Barbarian fictional series) , who is regarded, by many, as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. The action sequeces are spot on, on a small budget, and really innovated and it shows through vision of the director, Michael J. Bassett. There are images that pay homage to the 1970's Comic series of Solomon Kane, which are breathtaking (note the Crucifixion scene and Solomon praying to a headless Jesus). Sure it does not have the budget of LOTR Trilogy, but I'd be watching the careers of some of the crew in particular Dan Laustsen (cinematography), Michael J Bassett (Director), Klaus Badelt (music), David Baxa (art direction), John Bloomfield (costume designer) and lastly Lee Gordon (set design).
***SPOILER*** I felt cheated with the ending because the fire demon, Kane was battling with, had a screen time of less then 5 minutes! - DirectorOliver ParkerStarsLaurence FishburneKenneth BranaghIrène JacobThe Moorish General Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his Lieutenant Michael Cassio, when in reality, it is all part of the scheme of a bitter Ensign named Iago.also see
Othello (1922)
Othello (1952)
Othello (1965)
Othello (1980) - DirectorTrevor NunnStarsHelena Bonham CarterCary ElwesJohn WoodThe story of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for only nine days.Date set: 1553-1554
Monarch Reigh: King Edward VI & Queen Mary
An insight to the ruler of England for only 9 days. After the death of Henry VIII, King Edward is dying and unable to govern, John Dudley forces his son Guildford to wed Lady Jane, in an attempt to secure power and the throne of England. Apart from history not being quiet correct, there are good performances from a very young Helena Bonham Carter and Cary Elwes. - DirectorCharles JarrottStarsVanessa RedgraveGlenda JacksonPatrick McGoohanDuring the sixteenth century, the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots engages in over two decades of religious and political conflict with her cousin, the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England, amidst political intrigue in her native land.also see
Mary of Scotland (1936)
Mary, Queen of Scots (2007) - DirectorGillies MacKinnonStarsVulpe AdrianCarmen UngureanuClémence PoésyMini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.1st DVD-Queen Mary I
Date set: 1561-1568
Monarch Reign: Queen Elizabeth I
2nd DVD- King James I of England (aka King James VI of Scotland)
Date set: 1589-1605
Monarch Reign: Queen Elizabeth I & King James I
When you see this DVD, the first part is about Mary Queen of Scots and the next episode is about her son King James I of England. It's a pity Mary Queen of Scots is the weaker of the series. The much stronger one is the reign of James VI (James I of Scotland), during which Guy Fawkes and his band of merry men, attempted to blow up parliment; hence the name Gunpower, Treason and Plot.
***TRIVIA*** "Remember, remember the 5th of November, the Gunpowder, treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder teason should ever be forgot." quote from "V for Vendetta". Ever wandered about it? watch this and it will explain the madness of Guy Fawkes (Michael Fassbender) and his fellow men, reason to blow up the English Parliment. Sure it's not historically accurate, but the story does give the background. It's up to you to persue it further. - DirectorMichael O'HerlihyStarsPeter McEnerySusan HampshireTom AdamsAfter inheriting his father's title, the young noble, Hugh O'Connell, is taken hostage by the English viceroy but escapes to lead an uprising.
- DirectorDavid SchmidtStarsJen AlbertDawn AldenEnzo AmitranoSwashbuckling Adventure of Geoffrey Pierce, a young soldier returning home from foreign wars. Coming back with plans to make amends to Lady Grace, a woman he once wronged, Geoffrey finds her married into the powerful Durant family - nobility with a dark and dangerous plan to put Tristan Durant on the throne of England! Joined by a young and cunning thief, Nola, Geoffrey is thrust into a tangled web of intrigue, action, and the desperate search for the mystical Eurydice Hook.
- StarsTim CurryPaul FreemanJohn NormingtonBiography of William Shakespeare.
- DirectorFranco ZeffirelliStarsElizabeth TaylorRichard BurtonCyril CusackBrutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Petruchio tames his wealthy, shrewish wife, Katharina.also see
The Taming of the Shrew (1929)
The costume is lavish and so are the sets, this can be distracting the colours are vividly bright and loud. I found Elizabeth Taylor's portrayal of Katharina a bit too hard to feel any concern with her at all. Still is does stay faith to Shakespeare's witty play. - DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsKenneth BranaghEmma ThompsonKeanu ReevesYoung lovers, and soon to wed, Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.I have only one inkling with this film and it's with the casting of Keanu Reeves as the villan Don John. Personally he looked most modern and out of place in this film
- DirectorAndy TennantStarsDrew BarrymoreAnjelica HustonDougray ScottThe Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl before telling the "true" story of her ancestor.
- DirectorJohn GlenStarsMarlon BrandoTom SelleckGeorges CorrafaceGenoese navigator overcomes intrigue in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and gains financing for his expedition to the East Indies.also see
Christopher Columbus (1949)
Christopher Columbus (1985) - DirectorWerner HerzogStarsKlaus KinskiRuy GuerraHelena RojoIn the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Don Lope de Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado.
- DirectorSergei EisensteinStarsNikolay CherkasovLyudmila TselikovskayaSerafima BirmanDuring the early part of his reign, Ivan the Terrible faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people.
- DirectorSergei EisensteinStarsNikolay CherkasovSerafima BirmanPavel KadochnikovAs Ivan the Terrible attempts to consolidate his power by establishing a personal army, his political rivals, the Russian boyars, plot to assassinate their Tsar.
- DirectorDaniel VigneStarsGérard DepardieuNathalie BayeMaurice BarrierIn medieval France, some villagers challenge a man's claim of identity when he (as he says) returns home from some time in the army.