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Series
Publisher
MGM Home Video
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Based on the life of King George III, this is the story of royal intrigue, sexual indiscretions, backstairs plotting and a battle for power between Parliament and the throne, all occurring while the King is being treated for an unknown mental illness.
2) Becket
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroys a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom?
Publisher
Distributed by Lion's Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004], c2003
Language
English
Description
In the winter of 1183, a royal family prepares for a joyous Christmas holiday reunion of scheming, conniving and deceit. King Henry II summons his cunning prison-bound wife to his side as he prepares to announce the succession of the throne to one of his double-crossing three sons, none of whom are qualified to rule the monarchy.
5) W. E
Publisher
Anchor Bay
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Pop icon Madonna returns to the director's seat for the first time since her 2008 feature debut, FILTH AND WISDOM, for this ambitious romance detailing one lonely woman's obsession with the relationship between King Edward VIII (James D'Arcy) and American divorcee Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough). To Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish), no act of devotion in history is more romantic than King Edward VIII abdicating the throne to be with his one true...
Publisher
CBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
King Henry VIII: young, sexy and the most powerful man in the world. The throne and the entire world became his at age 19. This television series reveals the early years of the passionate, vibrant and scandalous man who forever changed the course of history.
Publisher
Showtime Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Presents the latter years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40 year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547). Although he has been in power for many years and should be comfortable with his status and position, Henry's life and times remain as turbulent, controversial and dramatic as ever-- as witnessed by wives 5 and 6.
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