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The Other Boleyn Girl

Sex, Passion and Royal Intrigue

Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.

20031h 30mNRTV Movie, Drama, History, Romance

About The Other Boleyn Girl

Directors
Philippa Lowthorpe
Cast
Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May, Jared Harris, Steven Mackintosh, Philip Glenister, Jack Shepherd
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, History, Romance
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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