Edward II(1970)
Edward II 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...
Edward II (1970) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Toby Robertson, released on August 6, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Ian McKellen, Timothy West, Diane Fletcher and James Laurenson. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Toby Robertson
- Writers:
- Christopher Marlowe
- Producers:
- Mark Shivas
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- Prospect Theatre Company, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Edward II Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as King Edward
Timothy West
as Young Mortimer
Diane Fletcher
as Queen Isabella
James Laurenson
as Piers Gaveston
Robert Eddison
as Lightborn/Archbishop of Canterbury
Paul Hardwick
as Earl of Warwick/ Sir John Maltravers
- Trevor Martin
Trevor Martin
as Earl of Lancaster/ Rice Ap Howell
Andrew Crawford
as Old Spencer/ Third poor man
- Bette Bourne
Bette Bourne
as Edmund of Kent
David Calder
as Young Spencer
Stephen Greif
as Earl of Pembroke
Richard Morant
as Earl of Leicester/ Levune
Key crew
Directed by Toby Robertson, written by Christopher Marlowe, produced by Mark Shivas.
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Edward II Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Edward II – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Edward II?
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The main cast of Edward II (1970) includes Ian McKellen, Timothy West, Diane Fletcher, James Laurenson and Robert Eddison. The film was directed by Toby Robertson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Edward II released?
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Edward II was released on August 6, 1970 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Edward II worth watching?
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Edward II (1970) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.