Edward II
Edward II

Information

Release DateAugust 6, 1970
Runtime2h 5m
StatusReleased
ProductionProspect Theatre Company, BBC
LanguagesEnglish
4.9
7 votes
Popularity1

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...

Cast & Crew

Director

Toby Robertson
Toby Robertson

Featured Cast

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

King Edward

Timothy West

Timothy West

Young Mortimer

Diane Fletcher

Diane Fletcher

Queen Isabella

James Laurenson

James Laurenson

Piers Gaveston

Robert Eddison

Robert Eddison

Lightborn/Archbishop of Canterbury

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