Edward II
"A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love"
6.390m1991
HistoryRomanceDrama
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…
Production Details
Release DateSep 11, 1991
DirectorDerek Jarman
WritersChristopher Marlowe, Derek Jarman
Principal Cast
Steven Waddington
Edward II
Andrew Tiernan
Piers Gaveston
Tilda Swinton
Isabella
Nigel Terry
Roger Mortimer
John Lynch
Spencer
Dudley Sutton
Bishop of Winchester
Jerome Flynn
Kent
Annie Lennox
Singer
Jill Balcon
Chorus of Nobility
Barbara New
Chorus of Nobility
