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Cast
Leonard Rossiter
as King John
William Whymper
as Chatillon
Mary Morris
as Queen Elinor
Robert Brown
as Earl of Pembroke
John Castle
as Earl of Salisbury
John Flint
as Lord Bigot
John Thaw
as Hubert de Burgh
George Costigan
as Philip - the Bastard
Edward Hibbert
as Robert Faulconbridge
Phyllida Law
as Lady Faulconbridge
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1984
Runtime2h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama, TV Movie
Votes3
DirectorDavid Giles
WritersDavid Giles
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Life and Death of King John
About The Life and Death of King John
The reign of England's King John is threatened by Philip of France who demands that John's nephew Arthur be placed on the throne. Pragmatic and decisive, King John moves to plactate the French, but there are others who seek disputre his authority.
Directed by David Giles, The Life and Death of King John leans on a strong ensemble — Leonard Rossiter, William Whymper, Mary Morris — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1984.
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