The Golden Age (film)
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| The Golden Age | |
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| Directed by | Shekhar Kapur |
| Written by | Michael Hirst |
| Starring | Cate Blanchett |
| Distributed by | Universal Studios |
| Release date(s) | October 12, 2007 (USA) |
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The Golden Age is the movie sequel to the film Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett. Written by Michael Hirst and produced by Working Title Films, The Golden Age is directed by Shekhar Kapur. It is planned for an October 2007 release. The film will have music composed by A.R. Rahman.
It was filmed at Shepperton Studios, and on the following locations around the UK: Westminster Cathedral, Ely Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, Wells Cathedral, Burghley House, Petworth House, Dorney Court and St. John's College, Cambridge.
[edit] Plot
An exploration of the relationship between Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) and the adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen).
[edit] Cast
- Cate Blanchett...Elizabeth I
- Clive Owen...Sir Walter Raleigh
- Geoffrey Rush...Sir Francis Walsingham
- Abbie Cornish...Elizabeth Throckmorton
- Jordi Molla...Philip II
- Coral Beed...Court Lady
- Christian Brassington...Archduke Charles
- Robert Cambrinus...Austrian Ambassador
- Jazz Dhiman...Spanish Nobleman
- Tom Hollander...Sir Amyas Paulet
- David Legeno...Executioner
- Samantha Morton...Mary Queen of Scots
- Luke Mowatt...Whitehall Guard
- Eddie Redmayne...Sir Antony Babington
- Vidal Sancho...Spanish Minister
- Brice Stratford...Head of the Queen's Guard
[edit] Trivia
Film insiders have revealed Blanchett shaved her hairline to recreate the dramatic look from her Oscar-nominated performance in Elizabeth. As well as this Blanchett bleached her eyebrows and eyelashes - and caked on layers of white make-up to lighten her naturally pale complexion.[citation needed]
After the death of Queen Elizabeth I Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested by King James I's men on 17th July 1603 at The Exeter Inn, Ashburton, Devon, from where he was taken to the Tower of London. The pub retains its 17th century features.
