The Life and Death of King John

The read

It runs long at 2h 37m.

Synopsis

The reign of England's King John is threatened by Philip of France who demands that John's nephew Arthur be placed on the throne. Pragmatic and decisive, King John moves to plactate the French, but there are others who seek disputre his authority.

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Key crew

• David GilesDirector
• Colin SellOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Leonard RossiterKing John
• William WhymperChatillon
• Mary MorrisQueen Elinor
• Robert BrownEarl of Pembroke
• John CastleEarl of Salisbury
• John FlintLord Bigot
• John ThawHubert de Burgh
• George CostiganPhilip - the Bastard
• Edward HibbertRobert Faulconbridge
• Phyllida LawLady Faulconbridge
• Mike LewinJames Gurney
• Charles KayKing Phillip of France

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