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Mary, Queen of Scots
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PG,2hrs 8min
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February 2, 1972
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Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Vanessa Redgrave stars as Mary Stuart of Scotland, with Glenda Jackson co-starring as Queen Elizabeth I. As with the earlier Maxwell Anderson play Mary of Scotland, the film sympathizes with Mary, and there are two fictionalized face-to-face confrontations between the two queens (who never met in real life). With this film, old-line Hollywood producer Hal Wallis continued his trademark of showcasing dynamic stars within a period milieu; the film is literally swamped with lavish Tudor decor. ~ Hal ... Full Synopsis
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Two queens of the cinema vie as rival sovereigns in this 16th century historical drama nominated for four Academy Awards and one Golden Globe. Vanessa Redgrave stars in the title role as Mary Stuart (1542-1587), queen of Scotland, who claims the English throne as the granddaughter of Henry VIII's sister. Glenda Jackson portrays Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England, who defends her throne against ... Full Review
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Mary, Queen of Scots
Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth
James Stuart
Lord Henry Darnley
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