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Anne of the Thousand Days / Mary, Queen of Scots | 
 enlarge | Director: Charles Jarrott
Actors: Richard Burton, Geneviève Bujold, Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Irene Papas
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  87 reviews
Sales Rank: 298
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 278 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: MCAD61101955D
UPC: 025195015721
EAN: 0025195015721
ASIN: B000RF7XYY
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1969
Release Date: September 18, 2007
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 09/18/2007
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As costume dramas go, this is a passionate and feisty one, keyed by the ever-luminous Vanessa Redgrave in the title role and the sharp-edged Glenda Jackson as her jealous cousin, Queen Elizabeth I (who knew a thing or two about palace intrigue). Mary, who was raised in France as a Catholic, claims the Scottish crown from her mother upon her death. But she runs up against religious prejudice, both from the Protestant Elizabeth (who had encountered anti-Protestant bias before she took the throne) and from Mary's Protestant half-brother James Stuart (Patrick McGoohan). Elizabeth, whose own reign is shaky (given a strong Catholic presence in her country), is nervous about her Catholic cousin--and made more so by Mary's seeming inability to appreciate the political niceties of the period. Redgrave received an Oscar nomination for her performance. --Marshall Fine
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| Customer Reviews: Read 82 more reviews...
 Scottish "means to an end" does not disappoint December 8, 2008
Melissa Williams (Belmont, NC)
I enjoyed this movie quite a bit more than I was prepared to. In this day and age, when watching a dated film - you generally prepare yourself for dated costume, overdramatic acting, and slightly cheesy portrayls of characters. Not so in any way, with this movie!
With the vivd storyline of Mary's life to be told - the enjoyable main purpose of the film is to show A)Mary's love life affecting her reign and B)Her power struggle with Elizabeth. Both Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson are dynamite in these roles, and their few scenes together (where they go head to head) are some of my favorites in the film!
The costume and scenery was appropriate and lavish for each character/location. All the acting was believably done (....well, maybe not for a young Timothy Dalton who is crazed and blonde!).
Watch if for the history, costumes, or great story.....but definitely watch it.
 Grateful to be a commoner December 1, 2008
Sandra L. Main (Detroit, MI)
Having recently returned from London I wanted to better understand some of English history. These movies are well done. I appreciate they are paired together like prequel and sequel. There is enough treachery in every day life without compounding it to the millionth degree by being born into a royal family.
A movie classic of literary briliance October 12, 2008
W. J. Yoder (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Anne of the Thousand Days" is one of Hollywood's finest. Richard Burton is superb as Henry VIII. The movie is thought provoking and well acted. The final scene of Elizabeth headed down the garden lane with great determination is an historical statement one does not easdily forget.
great period pieces October 8, 2008
granny (san antonio, texas usa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you like period pieces, you are going to love these two movies. I had not seen these movies before and I very much enjoyed them. Both are beautifully done with very good acting.
Great movie September 15, 2008
Katherine Reed (Kingsport, TN United States)
Enjoyed Mary Queen of Scots have yet to see Anne of a Thousand Days, but look forward to seeing it. Wonderful together and a great deal.
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