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Still from Edward II — Edward II (1991) — Derek JarmanPhotographed by Ian Wilson

Poster for Edward II

Edward II

English / 1991 / 1h 30m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama History Romance

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Synopsis

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…

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Credits

Crew

DirectorDerek Jarman

WriterDerek Jarman, Stephen McBride, Ken Butler

CinematographerIan Wilson

ComposerSimon Fisher-Turner

EditorGeorge Akers

ProducerSteve Clark-Hall, Antony Root

Cast

Steven Waddingtonas Edward II

Andrew Tiernanas Piers Gaveston

Tilda Swintonas Isabella

Nigel Terryas Roger Mortimer

John Lynchas Spencer

Dudley Suttonas Bishop of Winchester

Jerome Flynnas Kent

Jody Graberas Prince Edward

Annie Lennoxas Singer

Kevin Collinsas Lightbourn, the Gaoler

Tony Forsythas Captive Policeman

Jill Balconas Chorus of Nobility

Barbara Newas Chorus of Nobility

Andrea Milleras Chorus of Nobility

Brian Mitchellas Chorus of Nobility

David Gloveras Chorus of Nobility

Andrew Charlesonas Chorus of Nobility

John Quentinas Chorus of Nobility

Roger Hammondas Bishop

Allan Corduneras Poet

Double Feature

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Edward II (1991) | Criteria