The Other Boleyn Girl (2003)
Sex, Passion and Royal Intrigue
Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 28, 2003
Cast
- Natascha McElhone - Mary Boleyn
- Jodhi May - Anne Boleyn
- Jared Harris - Henry VIII
- Steven Mackintosh - George Boleyn
- Philip Glenister - William Strafford
- Jack Shepherd - Thomas Boleyn
- John Woodvine - Uncle Howard
- Ron Cook - Thomas Cromwell
- Anthony Howell - William Carey
- Jane Gurnett - Elizabeth Boleyn
Screenplay
Music: Peter Salem
Cinematography: Graham Smith
Editing: Jonathan Morris
Production: BBC Film
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness
Keywords
sister, mistress, anne boleyn, woman director, henry viii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Other Boleyn Girl about?
- Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.
- Who directed The Other Boleyn Girl?
- The Other Boleyn Girl was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe.
- Who stars in The Other Boleyn Girl?
- The Other Boleyn Girl stars Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May, Jared Harris, Steven Mackintosh, Philip Glenister, Jack Shepherd.
- How long is The Other Boleyn Girl?
- The Other Boleyn Girl has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Other Boleyn Girl?
- The Other Boleyn Girl is a TV Movie, Drama, History, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Other Boleyn Girl?
- The Other Boleyn Girl had a budget of $1M.
- Where was The Other Boleyn Girl produced?
- The Other Boleyn Girl was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Other Boleyn Girl?
- The themes of The Other Boleyn Girl include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.