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The Queen (2006)

PG-13  |   |  Biography, Drama  |  17 November 2006 (USA)
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After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.

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Tim McMullan ...
Robin Soans ...
Equerry
Lola Peploe ...
Janvrin's Secretary
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Joyce Henderson ...
Balmoral Maid
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Head Ghillie
Amanda Hadingue ...
Queen's Dresser
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Balmoral Head Ghillie
Gray O'Brien ...
Charles' Valet
Dolina MacLennan ...
Balmoral Switchboard Operator
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Storyline

Diana the 'People's Princess' has died in a car accident in Paris. The Queen and her family decide that for the best, they should remain hidden behind the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. The heartbroken public do not understand and request that the Queen comforts her people. This also puts pressure on newly elected Tony Blair, who constantly tries to convince the monarchy to address the public. Written by Film_Fan

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Our Leaders. Ourselves. See more »

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Biography | Drama

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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

17 November 2006 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

La reina  »

Box Office

Budget:

£9,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£856,273 (UK) (15 September 2006)

Gross:

$56,437,947 (USA) (11 May 2007)
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Helen Mirren says transforming herself into the Queen came almost naturally after the wig and glasses, especially since she shares a default facial expression, a slightly down turned mouth, with the monarch. She also regularly reviewed film and video footage of Elizabeth and kept photographs in her trailer during production. The writer Peter Morgan says it was convincing enough that, by the end of production, crew members who had been accustomed to slouching or relaxing when they addressed her were standing straight up and respectfully folding their hands behind their backs. See more »

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In both Government offices and Royal residences, many examples of the old-fashioned 'dial' telephone can be seen in use. These were generally phased out by the mid-1980s so it is highly unlikely that so many would still be in use in 1997, when the film is set. See more »

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Reporter: After weeks of campaigning on the road, Tony Blair and his family finally strolled the few hundred yards to the polling station this election day morning. Amongst the Labour faithful up and down the country, there is an enormous sense of pride in Mr. Blair's achievements, and the confidence that he is about to become the youngest prime minister this century.
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Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel
Written by Freddie Perren (as Perren) and Kenneth St. Lewis (as St Lewis)
Performed by Worlds Apart
Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
(p) 1993 Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
Licensed courtesy of Sony BMG Commercial Markets (UK)
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The Irresistible Charm Of The Monarchy
10 September 2006 | by (Italy) – See all my reviews

No matter who you are, what's your political stand, or your social status, if any. You won't to turn the page or look away from the TV set if there is a piece of news concerning the royals, the British Royals in particular. I think it's human nature so there is nothing we can do about it. That's why it's amazing to realize that the Queen didn't quite understand that and how powerful and moving her surrendering to the fact. I don't know how to describe Helen Mirren's portrayal but I'm tempted to say already (I only saw the film last night) that is among the best I've ever seen. Riveting, totally fulfilling. The illusion is complete and without mockery or mimicry Helen Mirren gives us a full picture of someone who only exists in our minds as a title and in a series of constantly repeating images - hats, smiles, hand waves and holiday greetings from a TV screen - Congratulations to everyone concerned. A total triumph.


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