Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Synopsis: Political and sexual intrigues at the royal court, an assassination plot. and a massive armada of Spanish warships bearing down on England all play a part in the story of Queen Elizabeth. With Geoffrey Rush. USA - 2007 - PG13

What parents need to know before their kids see Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age -- Clip: Walsingham informs Elizabeth he has failed her

Elizabeth: The Golden Age -- Interview: Clive Owen 'On the chemistry between Elizabeth and Raleigh'

Elizabeth: The Golden Age -- An exploration of the relationship between Elizabeth I and the adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age -- Interview: Cate Blanchett 'On Queen Elizabeth I'

Elizabeth: The Golden Age -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash)

Genre: Historical thriller, Cast: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Samantha Morton, Abbie Cornish, Directed by: Shekhar Kapu Screenplay by: William Nicholson & Michael Hirst, Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jonathan Cavendish, Executive Producers: Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin, Michael Hirst Synopsis: Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time Academy Award -nominated Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush return for a gripping historical thriller laced with treachery and romance 'elizabeth: the golden age'. joining them in the epic is Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing seafarer and newfound temptation for Elizabeth. 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' finds Queen Elizabeth I (Oscar -winner Cate Blanchett) facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth finds her rule openly challenged by the Spanish King Philip II (Jordi Molla) with his powerful army and sea-dominating armada determined to restore England to Catholicism. Preparing to go to war to defend her empire, Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal duties with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a queen who has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable and unwilling to pursue her love, Elizabeth encourages her favorite lady-in-waiting, Bess (Abbie Cornish), to befriend Raleigh to keep him near. But this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe their growing intimacy. As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham (Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush), continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth's court at home and her campaign to solidify absolute power. Through an intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors that may include Elizabeth s own cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction. 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' tells the thrilling tale of an era the story of one woman's crusade to control love, crush enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age -- Clip: Raleigh consoles Elizabeth

Elizabeth: The Golden Age -- An exploration of the relationship between Elizabeth I and the adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh.

Five-minute preview gives a timeline of events for the film leading to the ultimate conflict between Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) and Spanish King Philip II (Jordi Molla). Other characters introduced include Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), Bess (Abbie Cornish) and Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush).

Trailer introduces the upcoming conflict ready to take place between England and Spain. The Spanish strike fear with their armada. Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen) makes his introduction as an ally to the Queen (Cate Blanchett).