Elizabeth the Queen
In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I (Dame Judith Anderson) is the ruler of England. Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (Charlton Heston) is her lover, best friend, and worst enemy.
Judith Andersonas Queen ElizabethCharlton Hestonas Lord EssexAlan Webbas Sir Francis BaconHarry Townesas Sir Robert CecilMichael Allinsonas Sir Walter RaleighAnne Rogersas PenelopeFrederick Worlockas Lord BurghleyHerb Volandas Captain Armin (as Herbert Voland)Dana Elcaras Captain MarvelHarvey Jasonas HeraldDonald Marlattas Irish CourierGilchrist Stuartas Physician (as Gil Stuart)Alan Caillouas BurbagePeter Churchas Hemmings