The Queen. Screenplay by Peter Morgan
first edition
2006 · London
by MORGAN, PETER (HELEN MIRREN)
London: BIM Distribuzione & Canal+, 2006. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. 96 page shooting script for the critically acclaimed film The Queen, written by Peter Morgan, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Helen Mirren as HM Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Sheen as Prime Minister Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Prince Philip, Sylvia Syms as HM The Queen Mother, and Alex Jennings as Prince Charles. As new in printed wrappers. The Queen portrays an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the sometimes conflicted relationship between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair immediately following the death of Princess Diana. Helen Mirren won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama, and Peter Morgan won one for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture. The film and the director were both nominated for Golden Globes for their work on the film. Helen Mirren also won an Oscar for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, and the film was nominated for Oscars for Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Best Achievement in Costume Design, and Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score. (Inventory #: 17267E)