Queen, The (Blu-Ray)
Granada Media (2006)
Biography, Comedy, Drama
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IMDB   7.5
97 mins UK/English
Blu-ray Disc  Region 1   PG-13 (Parental Guidance)
Helen Mirren HM Queen Elizabeth II
Michael Sheen Tony Blair
James Cromwell Prince Philip
Sylvia Syms HM The Queen Mother
Alex Jennings Prince Charles
Helen McCrory Cherie Blair
Roger Allam Robin Janvrin
Tim McMullan Stephen Lamport
Douglas Reith Lord Airlie
Robin Soans Equerry
Director Stephen Frears
Producer Scott Rudin
Christine Langan
Writer Peter Morgan
Cinematography Affonso Beato
Musician Alexandre Desplat


Get a behind the scenes glimpse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) and Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) during their struggle. Blair who has recently come to power after winning the election and putting Labour in government and the queen having to react after the death of Princess Diana. The story portrays a tragedy for the Royal family with the princes losing their mother and the public demanding an overt display of mourning for a princess who in royal eyes was no longer part of the royal family. The decision of the queen is to accept Diana’s death and acknowledge it publicly or ignore it with the possible abolition of the monarchy.
Edition Details
Distributor Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Release Date 4/24/2007
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.85:1)
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [French]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [Spanish]
Dolby Digital 5.1 EX [Spanish]
PCM [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
BACKSTAGE- The Making Of The Queen- Feature Commentary With Director Stephen Frears And Writer Peter Morgan- Feature Commentary With British Historian And Royal Expert Robert Lacey, Aurhor Of MajestyMOVIE SHOWCASEInstant Access To Select Movie Scenes That Showcase The Ultimate In High Definition Picture And SoundSEAMLESS MENUS