The Queen

The Queen

103 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 15, 2006

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

The Queen

103 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 15, 2006

The Queen
The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers BIM Distribuzione, Granada Film Productions, Pathé Renn Productions
Original title The Queen
Directors Penny Eyles, Stuart Renfrew, Stephen Frears
Writers Jan Fleischer, Peter Morgan

Cast

Helen Mirren

as Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Michael Sheen

as Tony Blair

James Cromwell

as Philip of Edinburgh

Helen McCrory

as Cherie Blair

Alex Jennings

as Charles III of the United Kingdom

Roger Allam

as Robin Janvrin

Sylvia Syms

as Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Paul Barrett

as Trevor Rees-Jones

Tim McMullan

as Stephen Lamport

Douglas Reith

as Lord Airlie

Mark Bazeley

as Alastair Campbell

Robin Soans

as Equerry

Lola Peploe

as Janvrin's Secretary

Joyce Henderson

as Balmoral Maid

Pat Laffan

as Head Ghillie

Amanda Hadingue

as Queen's Dresser

John McGlynn

as Balmoral Head Ghillie

Gray O'Brien

as Charles' Valet

Dolina MacLennan

as Balmoral Switchboard Operator

Julian Firth

as Blair's Aide

Earl Cameron

as Portrait Artist

Elliot Levey

as TV Director

Anthony Debaeck

as Catholic Priest

Wolfgang Pissors

as German Reporter

Xavier Castano

as French Bodyguard