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.

Director

George Schaefer

Writer

Maxwell Anderson (play), John Edward Friend (adaptation)

Released

31 Jan 1968

Country

USA

Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.