Elizabeth: The Golden Age Movie Synopsis: The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth finds her rule openly challenged by the Spanish King Philip II (Jordi Molla)—with his powerful army and sea-dominating armada—determined to restore England to Catholicism.
Preparing to go to war to defend her empire, Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal duties with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for Raleigh (Clive Owen). But he remains forbidden for a queen who has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable and unwilling to pursue her love, Elizabeth encourages her favorite lady-in-waiting, Bess (Abbie Cornish), to befriend Raleigh to keep him near. But this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe their growing intimacy.
As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth’s court at home—and her campaign to solidify absolute power. Through an intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors that may include Elizabeth’s own cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction.
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Interview Clip - Clive Owen on the chemistry between Elizabeth and Raleigh
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Interview Clip - Cate Blanchett on Queen Elizabeth I
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Film Clip - "Mary Stuart is Accused of Treason"
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Film Clip - "Walsingham Informs Elizabeth He Has Failed Her"
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Film Clip - "Elizabeth and Raleigh Discuss Death"
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Film Clip - "Raleigh Consoles Elizabeth"
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Film Clip - "Elizabeth Threatens the Spanish Ambassador"
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