BFI: Mary, Queen of Scots Detailed for Blu-ray
HomeBFI: Mary, Queen of Scots Detailed for Blu-ray
Posted June 15, 2022 05:26 PM by Webmaster
The British Film Institute has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of Charles Jarrott's Mary, Queen of Scots (1971), starring Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton, and Nigel Davenport. The release will be available for purchase on July 11.
Official description: The historical rivalry between two of Britain's most fascinating monarchs is brought brilliantly to life in this thrilling period drama starring acting royalty Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson. Their stunning performances are supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Trevor Howard, Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton.
The release coincides with a BFI Southbank season celebrating the immense talent of actor Glenda Jackson, with screenings of film and television work spanning her incredible career. GLENDA JACKSON: THE ART OF CONVICTION takes place from 2-31 July.
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 neighboring 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.
Special Features and Techncial Specs:
Official description: The historical rivalry between two of Britain's most fascinating monarchs is brought brilliantly to life in this thrilling period drama starring acting royalty Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson. Their stunning performances are supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Trevor Howard, Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton.
The release coincides with a BFI Southbank season celebrating the immense talent of actor Glenda Jackson, with screenings of film and television work spanning her incredible career. GLENDA JACKSON: THE ART OF CONVICTION takes place from 2-31 July.
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 neighboring 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.
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"
