Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) (Blu-ray) (BFI) [UK]

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Release date: July 11, 2022
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Price: £14.99
Notes: Reversible sleeve art by David Downton

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The historical rivalry between two of Britain’s most fascinating monarchs is brought brilliantly to life in this thrilling period drama.
When the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots (Vanessa Redgrave) returns to her homeland to claim her throne, the court of her cousin, the Protestant Elizabeth I (Glenda Jackson) in neighbouring England, is thrown into turmoil, as the question of succession becomes an ever-pressing concern to the ‘Virgin Queen’. Political machinations and intrigue abound as the competing camps jostle for dominance, with the threat of the executioner's axe looming large.
Stunning performances by Oscar-winners Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson are supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Trevor Howard, Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton, and an Oscar-nominated score by John Barry.
Featuring newly commissioned reversible sleeve art by David Downton.

Extras:
  • Isolated John Barry score with commentary from film historians Nick Redman and Jon Burlingame
  • Includes original overture and musical intermission
  • Original promotional trailer
  • Other extras TBC
  • Newly commissioned reversible sleeve art by David Downton
  • **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet with new essays by Ellen Cheshire and John Oliver
 
Special Features and Techncial Specs:
  • Presented in High Definition
  • Audio commentary by film historian and critic Sergio Mims (2020)
  • Isolated John Barry score with commentary from film historians Nick Redman and Jon Burlingame
  • Original overture and musical intermission
  • Riding High (2022, 6 mins): actor Frances White recalls a few of her most memorable experiences on location
  • The Guardian Lecture: Glenda Jackson (1982, 77 mins, audio only): the actor interviewed at the National Film Theatre
  • Now and Then: Vanessa Redgrave (1968, 30 mins): the actor is interviewed by Bernard Braden for his never broadcast series
  • Promotional trailer (1971, 4 mins)
  • Image gallery
  • Newly created audio description track
  • Newly commissioned reversible sleeve art by artist David Downton
  • First pressing only: Illustrated booklet with a new essay by Ellen Cheshire, biographies of Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson by John Oliver, credits and notes on the special features
  • Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
  • REGION-B "LOCKED"