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Our Leaders. Ourselves. - The Queen
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Title: The Queen

Release Date: 15 Sep 2006

Runtime: 1h 43m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Granada Productions, Pathé Renn Productions, BIM Distribuzione

Production Companies: Granada Productions, Pathé Renn Productions, BIM Distribuzione

Overview: The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.945 (1309 votes)

Cast

  • Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom: Helen Mirren
  • Tony Blair: Michael Sheen
  • Philip of Edinburgh: James Cromwell
  • Cherie Blair: Helen McCrory
  • Charles III of the United Kingdom: Alex Jennings
  • Robin Janvrin: Roger Allam
  • Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Sylvia Syms
  • Trevor Rees-Jones: Paul Barrett
  • Stephen Lamport: Tim McMullan
  • Lord Airlie: Douglas Reith
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