Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
Mary, Queen of Scots is a 1971 drama movie directed by Charles Jarrott, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson and Patrick McGoohan.
Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.
Quick answers
What is Mary, Queen of Scots about?
Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.
When was Mary, Queen of Scots released?
Mary, Queen of Scots was released on 22 December 1971.
How long is Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary, Queen of Scots runs 2h 8m.
Who made Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary, Queen of Scots was directed by Charles Jarrott.
Where can I watch Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary, Queen of Scots is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Mary, Queen of Scots
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Vanessa Redgrave as Mary, Queen of Scots
- Glenda Jackson as Queen Elizabeth
- Patrick McGoohan as James Stuart
- Timothy Dalton as Henry, Lord Darnley
- Nigel Davenport as Lord Bothwell
- Trevor Howard as William Cecil
- Daniel Massey as Robert Dudley
- Ian Holm as David Riccio
- Andrew Keir as Ruthven
- Tom Fleming as Father Ballard
- Katherine Kath as Catherine De Medici
- Beth Harris as Mary Seton