DVD
Edward II
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN)
Languages
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, closed-captioned.
Performers
Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, Kevin Collins, Jerome Flynn, John Lynch, Dudley Sutton, Annie Lennox.
Publication Information
[New York] : Film Movement, [2018]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (90 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Uniform Title
Series
Summary
Newly crowned, the youthful King Edward II sets the stage for palace revolt when he takes the ambitious Piers Gaveston as his lover. Neglecting both his wife, Isabella, and his royal responsibilities, Edward heaps titles and honors on Galveston, while indulging in a life of ease and pleasure. Distraught with jealousy, Isabella conspires with her husband's powerful enemies to depose the king and have her vengeance.
Notes
Title from container.
Based on the play by Christopher Marlowe.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1991.
Bonus feature: Derek's Edward documentary featurette.
Subjects
- Kings and rulers > England > Drama.
- Courts and courtiers > England > Drama.
- Social classes > England > Drama.
- Male homosexuality > Drama.
- Great Britain > History > Edward II, 1307-1327 > Drama.
- Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327 > Drama.
- Gaveston, Piers, approximately 1284-1312 > Drama.
- Isabella, Queen, consort of Edward II, King of England, 1292-1358 > Drama.