Elizabeth: The Golden Age2007
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 114 minutes
Queen Elizabeth I:
How many Catholics are there in England, sir?
Cabinet Minister #1:
[snorting] Immense numbers, Majesty.
Cabinet Minister #2:
Half the nation cling to the old superstitions.
Queen Elizabeth I:
What would you have me do? Hang half the people in England, or just imprison them?
Cabinet Minister #2:
We must act, Majesty! Our inaction is perceived as weakness!
Queen Elizabeth I:
If my people break the law, they shall be punished. Until that day, they shall be protected.
Cabinet Minister #1:
Majesty, we have proven reason to fear every Catholic in the...
Queen Elizabeth I:
[cutting in] Fear creates fear. I am not ignorant of the dangers, sir. But I will not punish my people for their beliefs. Only for their deeds. I am assured that the people of England love their Queen. My constant endeavor is to earn that love.
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