Synopsis
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
Cast

Cate Blanchett
Elizabeth I, Queen of England

Laurence Fox
Sir Christopher Hatton

Clive Owen
Sir Walter Raleigh

Geoffrey Rush
Sir Francis Walsingham

Tom Hollander
Amyas Paulet

Abbie Cornish
Elizabeth Throckmorton

Rhys Ifans
Robert Reston

Samantha Morton
Mary, Queen of Scots

Jordi Mollà
King Philip II of Spain

Eddie Redmayne
Anthony Babington

Adrian Scarborough
Calley

Adam Godley
William Walsingham
Robert Cambrinus
Count Georg von Helfenstein

Christian Brassington
Archduke Charles

David Threlfall
Dr. John Dee

Vidal Sancho
Spanish Minister

John Shrapnel
Lord Howard

Sam Spruell
Torturer

Kelly Hunter
Ursula Walsingham

David Sterne
Cellarman

David Robb
Admiral Sir William Winter

Jonathan Bailey
Courtier
Steve Lately
Walsingham's Servant

Kate Fleetwood
Woman with Baby
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