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The Life and Death of King John

King John's ruthless ambition to maintain his grip on the English throne sparks a chain reaction of conflicts, alienating the Pope, France, and even his own nephew in the process.

Main Cast

Leonard RossiterLeonard RossiterKing John
Mary MorrisMary MorrisQueen Elinor
John ThawJohn ThawHubert de Burgh
George CostiganGeorge CostiganPhilip - the Bastard
Phyllida LawPhyllida LawLady Faulconbridge
Gorden KayeGorden KayeLymoges - Duke of Austria
Claire BloomClaire BloomConstance
William WhymperWilliam WhymperChatillon
Robert BrownRobert BrownEarl of Pembroke
John CastleJohn CastleEarl of Salisbury
John FlintJohn FlintLord Bigot
Edward HibbertEdward HibbertRobert Faulconbridge
Mike LewinMike LewinJames Gurney
Charles KayCharles KayKing Phillip of France
Jonathan CoyJonathan CoyLewis, the Dauphin
John MorenoJohn MorenoMelun
Ian BarrittIan BarrittFrench Herald
Clifford ParrishClifford ParrishCitizen of Angiers
Richard WordsworthRichard WordsworthCardinal Pandulph
Ian BrimbleIan BrimbleFirst Executioner
Ronald CheneryRonald CheneryEnglish Messenger
Alan CollinsAlan CollinsPeter of Pomfret
Harry FielderHarry FielderGuard (uncredited)

Creators

David GilesDavid GilesDirector

Info about The Life and Death of King John

Studio(s): Time-Life Television Productions, BBC

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Nov 24, 1984

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama

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