Edward II [blu-ray] / British Screen & BBC Films present ; a Working Title production of a Derek Jarman film ; screenplay by Derek Jarman, Stephen McBride, Ken Butler ; producers, Steve Clark-Hall, Antony Root ; directed by Derek Jarman.
Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, Jerome Flynn, John Lynch, Kevin Collins, Dudley Sutton, Annie Lennox. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1991. Based on the play by Christopher Marlowe. Wide screen (1.85:1). Special features: Derek's Edward (documentary featurette); Edward II original trailer.
Summary:
Director Derek Jarman's controversial adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's play portrays the weak-willed monarch as neglecting his kingdom for his commoner male lover.
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