Edward II (1970)

4.9/10 • 125 min • Drama History TV Movie

Overview

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...

Cast

Ian McKellen

King Edward

Timothy West

Young Mortimer

Diane Fletcher

Queen Isabella

James Laurenson

Piers Gaveston

Robert Eddison

Lightborn/Archbishop of Canterbury

Paul Hardwick

Earl of Warwick/ Sir John Maltravers

Andrew Crawford

Old Spencer/ Third poor man

David Calder

Young Spencer

Stephen Greif

Earl of Pembroke

Richard Morant

Earl of Leicester/ Levune

Lucy Fleming

Niece to the King

Nigel Havers

Soldier/ Attendant

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