Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
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- PG-13
- 2h 8min
- Biography, Drama
- 1972 (Portugal)
- Movie
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.
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- Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.
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| Vanessa Redgrave | ... |
Mary, Queen of Scots
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| Glenda Jackson | ... |
Queen Elizabeth
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| Patrick McGoohan | ... |
James Stuart
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| Timothy Dalton | ... |
Henry, Lord Darnley
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| Nigel Davenport | ... |
Lord Bothwell
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| Trevor Howard | ... |
William Cecil
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| Daniel Massey | ... |
Robert Dudley
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| Ian Holm | ... |
David Riccio
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| Andrew Keir | ... |
Ruthven
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Tom Fleming | ... |
Father Ballard
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Katherine Kath | ... |
Catherine De Medici
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Beth Harris | ... |
Mary Seton
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Frances White | ... |
Mary Fleming
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| Bruce Purchase | ... |
Morton
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Brian Coburn | ... |
Huntly
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Duc De Guise
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Raf De La Torre | ... |
Cardinal De Guise
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| Richard Warner | ... |
Walsingham
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| Maria Aitken | ... |
Lady Bothwell
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| Jeremy Bulloch | ... |
Andrew
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| Robert James | ... |
John Knox
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Richard Denning | ... |
Francis, King of France
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Paul Bannon | ... |
Beheading (uncredited)
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| Juba Kennerley | ... |
Council Member (uncredited)
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Bob Ramsey | ... |
Courtier (uncredited)
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Robert van Kaphengst | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Jarrott | ||
Written by
| John Hale | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| Christopher Challis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Marden | ||
Editorial Department
| Mary Kessel | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Sally Nicholl | ||
Production Design by
| Terence Marsh | ||
Art Direction by
| Robert Cartwright | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter Howitt | ||
| Pamela Cornell | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Margaret Furse | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Carpenter | ... | hairdresser |
| George Frost | ... | chief make-up |
| Paul Engelen | ... | assistant make-up (uncredited) |
| Hugh Richards | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| James H. Ware | ... | production supervisor (as James Ware) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Simon Relph | ... | assistant director |
| Michael Green | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Nigel Wooll | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Feehan | ... | propertyman |
| Ken Barley | ... | plasterer (uncredited) |
| Gilly Noyes Court | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Stuart Craig | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Peter Dukelow | ... | construction manager (uncredited) |
| Michael Guyett | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
| Robert Tanenbaum | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
| Arthur Wicks | ... | standby props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Aldred | ... | sound mixer |
| Bob Jones | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Don Sharpe | ... | sound editor |
| Peter Dukelow | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Vic Armstrong | ... | stunt double: Timothy Dalton (uncredited) |
| Rick Lester | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Freddie Cooper | ... | camera operator (as Freddy Cooper) |
| Paul Wilson | ... | cameraman: second unit |
| Bill Chitty | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Norman Gryspeerdt | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ivy Baker | ... | costume supervisor (as Ivy Baker Jones) |
Location Management
| Inez Easton | ... | location manager |
| Allan James | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor |
| Sidney Margo | ... | music contractor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Valerie Booth | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| William Gray | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Mary Skeaping | ... | choreographer |
| Alexander De Grunwald | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jean Osborne | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Charles Wilder | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures (presents)
- Hal Wallis Productions
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Elephant Films (2019) (France) (video) (HD release)
- Universal Pictures (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1972) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1972) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1972) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1972) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Damaskinos-Mihailidis (DM) [gr] (1972) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1972) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1974) (United States) (tv) (pan/scan)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- LA7d (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (DVD)
- Winkler Film (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Intrada (score album released by) (limited edition)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mary Stuart, named Queen of Scotland when she was six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. Her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, Queen of England, and her arch adversary, has her imprisoned at age twenty-three. Nineteen years later, Mary is executed, removing the last threat to Elizabeth's throne. The two Queens' contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, who ruled with the heart of a woman. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was released the same year as the mini-series Elizabeth R (1971), in which Glenda Jackson played Queen Elizabeth I. In that production, Vanessa Redgrave's mother Rachel Kempson played Kat Ashley, Queen Elizabeth's governess during her childhood and the Lady of the Bedchamber during the early part of her reign. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in British History Movies (2020). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Vivre et Mourir See more » |
| 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. See more » |