Cinema Retro has received the following press release:
With two of the finest British
actresses of this or any other generation in the main roles and a cast of
instantly recognisable homegrown talent, Mary Queen Of Scots is a long lost
classic costume drama on an epic scale.
Mystifyingly unavailable since its
original theatrical release almost 40 years ago, it is at last set to make its
DVD courtesy of Second Sight on 1 February 2010.
Nominated for five Oscars this
outstanding costume drama stars two of the greatest British actresses; Vanessa Redgrave (Julia) in the title role and Glenda
Jackson (Woman In Love) as Queen
Elizabeth I, along with a stellar cast including Ian Holm, Trevor Howard,
Patrick McGoohan and Timothy Dalton. It also boasts a score
by John Barry.Â
Originally released in 1971, this lavish
Tudor power play tells the story of Queen Mary, the last Catholic ruler of Scotland who
faces religious prejudice, from the Protestant community and, in particular,
her half-brother James Stuart (McGoohan) leader of the Protestant faction. Throughout her reign she is faced with a fierce
adversary, her cousin the Queen of England Elizabeth I.Â
Mary Queen Of Scots is a passionate and
energetic costume drama with an outstanding cast that makes for powerful
viewing.
Bonus
features include: Isolated John Barry music track with commentary by film
historians Nick Redman and Jon Burlingame, Overture and intermission music,
Promotional featurette