Elizabeth, the golden age [DVD video]

1585: Philip II's Catholic Spain is the most powerful empire in the world. Only England, ruled by Protestant Elizabeth, stands against him. The Queen is threatened by a depleted treasury, constant threats of assassination, and plots by Philip to install her cousin, Queen Mary of Scotland, on her throne. To which end a great armada is poised to invade England--as punishment for the capture of his treasure-ships, and to make Europe safe for Catholicism--even as Elizabeth's attention is diverted to Sir Walter Raleigh, returned from the New World with two gifts: the territory of Virginia and tobacco. Facing her greatest challenge, Elizabeth must rally her country to safeguard her kingdom, destroy her enemies, and secure her position as "Mother to her people."

General Note:

Title from container.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007.

Special features: Deleted scenes (9 min.); The reign continues: Making "Elizabeth: the golden age" [featurette] (12 min.); Inside Elizabeth's world [featurette] (8 min.); Commanding the winds: Creating the Armada [featurette] (12 min.); Towers, courts and cathedrals [featurette] (11 min.); Feature commentary with director Shekhar Kapur [audio feature].

Performers:

Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Rhys Ifans, Jordi Molla, Abbie Cornish, Samantha Morton.

Contents:

Religious loyalties -- Heir to the throne -- Political pirate -- Familial betrayal -- In the Queen's favor -- New World -- Lying in wait -- Enterprise of England -- Royal warrant -- Virgin Queen -- In control -- Royal attack -- No time for mercy -- Formal execution -- Holy war declared -- Prepare for the worst -- In the midst of battle -- Defeat of the Armada -- Mother to her people -- End titles.

Technical Details:

DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital 5.1, anamorphic widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.85:1.

Personal Subject:

Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603-Drama.

Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618-Drama.

Walsingham, Francis, Sir, 1532-1590-Drama.

Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598-Drama.

Corporate Subject:

Spain. Armada -- Drama.

Subject Term:

Kings and rulers -- Drama.

Queens -- Drama.