"Lust. For power."
In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.
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Julianne Moore
Mary Villiers
Nicholas Galitzine
George Villiers
Tony Curran
King James I
Mark O'Halloran
Sir Francis Bacon
Laurie Davidson
Earl of Somerset
Trine Dyrholm
Queen Anne
Pearl Chanda
Countess Somerset
Amelia Gething
Frances Coke
Jacob McCarthy
Kit Villiers
Alice Grant
Susan Villiers
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