Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.

1986 · 142 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Romance, History

The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love, but they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.

Directed by Trevor Nunn · Written by Chris Bryant

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