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The Other Boleyn Girl (2003)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Philippa Lowthorpe
  • Profile picture of Natascha McElhone
    Mary Boleyn Natascha McElhone
  • Profile picture of Jodhi May
    Anne Boleyn Jodhi May
  • Profile picture of Jared Harris
    Henry VIII Jared Harris
  • Profile picture of Steven Mackintosh
    George Boleyn Steven Mackintosh
  • Profile picture of Philip Glenister
    William Strafford Philip Glenister
  • Profile picture of Jack Shepherd
    Thomas Boleyn Jack Shepherd
  • Profile picture of John Woodvine
    Uncle Howard John Woodvine
  • Profile picture of Ron Cook
    Thomas Cromwell Ron Cook

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Keywords

  • sister
  • mistress
  • anne boleyn
  • woman director
  • henry viii