# Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)

> A solemn Tudor-era portrait of Mary Stuart’s perilous rivalry with Elizabeth I, shaped by faith, dynastic ambition, and court intrigue.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/30549

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Charles Jarrott
- Cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton, Nigel Davenport, Trevor Howard, Daniel Massey, Ian Holm
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067402/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: solemn, stately, oppressive, historical film night, classic cinema viewing

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