Edward II
"A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love"
Originally released in 1991. Edward II is a history/romance film. directed by Derek Jarman.
Starring Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, and Tilda Swinton
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…
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (61 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$706.1K
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,003,575
- Revenue
- $706,131
Production Companies
- BBC Film
- Working Title Films
- British Screen Productions
- Uplink
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward II about?
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 conspi...
Who directed Edward II?
Edward II was directed by Derek Jarman.
How long is Edward II?
Edward II has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Edward II released?
Edward II was released on September 11, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Edward II?
The main cast of Edward II includes Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, John Lynch.