That Lady
| That Lady | |
|---|---|
 1955 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Terence Young |
| Written by | Sy Bartlett Based on the novel by Kate O'Brien |
| Starring | Olivia de Havilland Paul Scofield Gilbert Roland Françoise Rosay |
Release date | 11 May 1955[1] |
Running time | 100 min. |
| Country | U.K. / Spain |
| Language | English |
That Lady is a 1955 film directed by Terence Young. It stars Olivia de Havilland, Gilbert Roland and Paul Scofield.
The film is based on a 1946 historical novel by Kate O'Brien, which was published in North America under the title For One Sweet Grape. It is the story of Ana de Mendoza, a swashbuckling, sword-toting princess. She lost an eye in a duel defending the honor of her king Philip II of Spain, (played by Scofield, who earned a BAFTA award for his portrayal of the King). Philip later jilted her to marry Mary I, the Queen of England. Subsequently, he asks Ana de Mendoza to assist him, as his popularity starts to drop off.
Shot in England and on location in Spain, the film features Cinemascope footage of the Spanish countryside and renaissance castles. That Lady was an early directorial effort by Terence Young who went on to direct three James Bond films: Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Thunderball. Christopher Lee appears in a minor role as the Captain of the Guard.
The novel was also produced as a play in 1949.[2]
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