Mary, Queen of Scots

(1971)Directed by Charles Jarrott128 minDrama, History
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, who ruled with the heart of a woman.

Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.

Vanessa Redgraveas Mary, Queen of Scots
Glenda Jacksonas Queen Elizabeth
Patrick McGoohanas James Stuart
Timothy Daltonas Henry, Lord Darnley
Nigel Davenportas Lord Bothwell
Trevor Howardas William Cecil
Daniel Masseyas Robert Dudley
Ian Holmas David Riccio
Andrew Keiras Ruthven
Tom Flemingas Father Ballard
Katherine Kathas Catherine De Medici
Beth Harrisas Mary Seton
Frances Whiteas Mary Fleming
Brian Coburnas Huntly
Vernon Dobtcheffas Duc De Guise
Raf De La Torreas Cardinal De Guise
Richard Warneras Walsingham
Maria Aitkenas Lady Bothwell
Richard Denningas Francis, King of France
Robert Jamesas John Knox