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Mary, Queen of Scots

  • 19711971
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 8m
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Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
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During 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, ... Read allDuring 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.During 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.
IMDb RATING
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4.4K
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  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writer
    • John Hale(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Glenda Jackson
    • Patrick McGoohan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writer
    • John Hale(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Glenda Jackson
    • Patrick McGoohan
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    • 45User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Mary, Queen of Scots
    Trailer 3:41
    Mary, Queen of Scots

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    Ian Holm and Vanessa Redgrave in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Richard Burton, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold, and Glenda Jackson in Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
    Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Ian Holm in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, and Tom Fleming in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Glenda Jackson in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
    Vanessa Redgrave and Nigel Davenport in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
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    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Mary, Queen of Scots
    Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson
    • Queen Elizabeth
    Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan
    • James Stuart
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • Henry, Lord Darnley
    Nigel Davenport
    Nigel Davenport
    • Lord Bothwell
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • William Cecil
    Daniel Massey
    Daniel Massey
    • Robert Dudley
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • David Riccio
    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
    • Ruthven
    Tom Fleming
    • Father Ballard
    Katherine Kath
    • Catherine De Medici
    Beth Harris
    • Mary Seton
    Frances White
    • Mary Fleming
    Bruce Purchase
    Bruce Purchase
    • Morton
    Brian Coburn
    • Huntly
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Duc De Guise
    Raf De La Torre
    • Cardinal De Guise
    Richard Warner
    Richard Warner
    • Walsingham
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writer
      • John Hale(original screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Vanessa Redgrave was originally cast as Queen Elizabeth but was replaced by Glenda Jackson. She was later re-cast as the title character. Redgrave later played Queen Elizabeth in Anonymous (2011).
    • Goofs
      The meetings between Queen Elizabeth I of England and Queen Mary Stuart of Scotland in the borderlands and in Mary's cell before her execution have no basis in any factual/historical account of these rulers. However, it is stated in the film that these meetings were secret and never mentioned even to Elizabeth's closest advisers.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Executioner: Forgive me, madam.

      Mary, Queen of Scots: I forgive you with all my heart. I thank you even. I hope this death shall put an end to all my troubles. For in my end is my beginning.

      [pause]

      Mary, Queen of Scots: Lord, into your hands I commend my spirit.

    • Connections
      Featured in Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema: British History Movies (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Vivre et Mourir
      (uncredited)

      Music by John Barry

      Sung by Vanessa Redgrave

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    Knockout performances for the ladies
    The story of Scotland's last Queen has been told in many versions throughout the history of cinema, and it might be thought that this one would not be that different. This is true: the major characters remain Mary herself (played by Vanessa Redgrave), and Elizabeth I of England (played by Glenda Jackson). The story progresses through her time as Queen to the sickly Francois of France, to her return to a Scotland dominated by Protestantism and regented by her brother Jamie (played by Patrick McGoohan), through her unfortunate marriage to the weak and selfish fop Lord Darnley (Timothy Dalton) and her eventual deposition following marriage to Lord Bothwell (played with charm by Nigel Davenport).

    The script is a little clunky in places, and departs from the true historical record considerably in the name of drama: it is a pity that Darnley in particular is presented as rather one-note for the bulk of the time (although portrayed very well within the limitations of the script). However, Redgrave and Jackson are splendid, while Ian Holm gives a short but affecting portrayal of the doomed minstrel Rizzio.
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    • Mar 4, 2004

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    • Release date
      • March 28, 1972 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Marija Stjuart
    • Filming locations
      • Hermitage Castle, Newcastleton, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Hal Wallis Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,325,818
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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