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Edward II

R1h 30m1991Derek Jarman
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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"A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love"

England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…

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Husband Wife RelationshipBased On Play Or MusicalMale HomosexualityPalace IntrigueMedieval England14th CenturyGay Theme

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What is Edward II (1991) about?

England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…

Who stars in Edward II?

Edward II stars Steven Waddington (Edward II), Andrew Tiernan (Piers Gaveston), Tilda Swinton (Isabella), Nigel Terry (Roger Mortimer), John Lynch (Spencer). The film was directed by Derek Jarman.

How long is Edward II?

Edward II has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is Edward II worth watching?

Edward II holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of History, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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