Gloriana(1984)
Gloriana Synopsis
Gloriana, Op. 53, is an opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten to an English libretto by William Plomer, based on Lytton Strachey's 1928 Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History It was written to mark the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Gloriana (1984) is a music film directed by Derek Bailey, released on March 1, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Sarah Walker, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Jean Rigby and Neil Howlett.
- Director:
- Derek Bailey
- Writers:
- William Plomer, Lytton Strachey
- Producers:
- Colin Graham
- Production:
- RM Arts, Channel 4 Television, ENO: English National Opera
- Status:
- Released
Gloriana (1984) Trailer
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Gloriana Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker
as Queen Elizabeth I
- Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Anthony Rolfe Johnson
as Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
Jean Rigby
as Frances, Countess of Essex
- Neil Howlett
Neil Howlett
as Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy
- Elizabeth Vaughan
Elizabeth Vaughan
as Penelope, Lady Rich
- Alan Opie
Alan Opie
as Sir Robert Cecil
- Richard van Allen
Richard van Allen
as Sir Walter Raleigh
- Malcolm Donnelly
Malcolm Donnelly
as Henry Cuffe
- Lynda Russell
Lynda Russell
as Lady-in-Waiting
- Norman Bailey
Norman Bailey
as A Blind Ballad Singer
- Dennis Wicks
Dennis Wicks
as The Recorder of Norwich
- Shelagh Squires
Shelagh Squires
as A Housewife
Key crew
Directed by Derek Bailey, written by William Plomer and Lytton Strachey, produced by Colin Graham.
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Gloriana – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gloriana online?
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Gloriana (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Gloriana?
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The main cast of Gloriana (1984) includes Sarah Walker, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Jean Rigby, Neil Howlett and Elizabeth Vaughan. The film was directed by Derek Bailey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gloriana released?
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Gloriana was released on March 1, 1984 and runs for 2h 26m.
Is there a trailer for Gloriana?
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Yes. The official Gloriana trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.