Lady Jane

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Lady Jane ★★★½ 1985 (PG-13)

An accurate account of the life of 15-year-old Lady Jane Grey, who secured the throne of England for nine days in 1553 as a result of political maneuvering by noblemen and the Church of England. A wonderful film even for non-history buffs. Carter's first film. 140m/C VHS, DVD . GB Helena Bonham-Carter, Cary Elwes, Sara Kestelman, Michael Hordern, Joss Ackland, Richard Johnson, Patrick Stewart; D: Trevor Nunn.