Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots is a 1971 biographical film based on the life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, written by John Hale and directed by Charles Jarrott. The cast was led by Vanessa Redgrave as the title character and Glenda Jackson as Elizabeth I. Jackson had previously played the part of Elizabeth in the BBC TV drama Elizabeth R, screened in February and March 1971, the first episode of which was also written by Hale.
Plot
Following the death of her husband Francis II of France in 1560, Mary, Queen of Scots returns to her native land. Though fearless, unselfish, and very beautiful, the young queen faces many challenges. As in neighbouring England, the Protestant faith has been embraced by many of the nobility; in addition, the Catholic Mary has to deal with her Protestant and illegitimate half-brother James Stewart, Lord Moray's ambition to rule. He suggests that Mary enjoy herself in Scotland, and pass the time with dancing and feasting.
Cast
- Andrew Keir
- Brian Coburn
- Bruce Purchase
- Daniel Massey
- Frances White
- Glenda Jackson
- Ian Holm
- Jeremy Bulloch
- Katherine Kath
- Maria Aitken
- Nigel Davenport
- Patrick McGoohan
- Raf De La Torre
- Richard Denning
- Richard Warner
- Robert Hardy
- Robert James
- Timothy Dalton
- Trevor Howard
- Vanessa Redgrave
- Vernon Dobtcheff