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Cast & Crew

Stephen Frears
Director
Helen Mirren
As The Queen
James Cromwell
As Prince Philip
Michael Sheen
As Tony Blair
Sylvia Syms
As Queen Mother
Helen McCrory
As Cherie Blair
Alex Jennings
As Prince Charles
Roger Allam
As Robin Janvrin

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The Queen (2006) is a historical drama film that explores the interaction between Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair following the death of Princess Diana in 1997. The film depicts the struggle between the royal family and the prime minister as they attempt to reach a compromise between their private grief and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning. The movie stars Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II and Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, and features a cameo appearance by Dame Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. The film was directed by Stephen Frears and written by Peter Morgan. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Mirren's performance, and Best Actor for Sheen's performance.

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