Edward II (film)

Edward II
Edward II
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Derek Jarman
Screenplay by	Ken Butler; Derek Jarman; Stephen McBride
Based on	Edward II ; by Christopher Marlowe
Produced by	Steve Clark-Hall; Antony Root
Starring	Steven Waddington; Andrew Tiernan; Tilda Swinton; Nigel Terry; Kevin Collins; Jerome Flynn; John Lynch; Dudley Sutton;
Cinematography	Ian Wilson
Edited by	George Akers
Music by	Simon Fisher Turner
Production; companies	Fine Line Features; Film Movement Classics; BBC Films; British Screen; Working Title Films
Distributed by	Palace Pictures
Release dates	18 October 1991 (United Kingdom); 20 March 1992 (New York City);
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Budget	£750,000
Box office	$694,438

Edward II is a 1991 British romantic historical drama film directed by Derek Jarman and starring Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton and Andrew Tiernan. It is based on the play of the same name by Christopher Marlowe. The plot revolves around Edward II of England's infatuation with Piers Gaveston, which proves to be the downfall of both of them, thanks to the machinations of Roger Mortimer.

The film is staged in a postmodern style, using a mixture of contemporary and medieval props, sets and clothing. (The date "1991" appears on a royal proclamation at one point.) The gay content of the play is also brought to the fore by Jarman, notably by adding a homosexual sex scene and by depicting Edward's army as gay rights protesters.

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