Gunpowder (2017) - General Discussion

[Drogo]

Following the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, King James VI of Scotland succeeds to the English throne. Catholic Robert Catesby devises a treasonous plot to assassinate James, but he needs allies.

[Drogo]

As the King's network of spies close in on them Catesby and Wintour try to raise an army for their plot across mainland Europe. The plotters then gather in London and a plan is formed.

[Drogo]

On the eve of the State Opening of Parliament the plotters load the barrels of gunpowder into the tunnels beneath the Palace of Westminster. Father Garnet is under pressure to reveal the plot.

[candall]

My affection for Jon Snow isn't enough to get me through this.

[spaceghostess]

On 12/23/2017 at 8:20 PM, candall said:

My affection for Jon Snow isn't enough to get me through this.

Mine got me through, but just barely, what with the wall-to-wall torture and grim historical truthiness.

[LakeGal]

I watched it for the hats. That was the best part.

[meep.meep]

I agree!  Excellent floppy hats.

Peter Mullen and Derrick Riddell (the king) were pretty good.  

[Ohwell]

I was bored, so I finally watched this last night.  I knew the subject matter would be depressing, but I still couldn't get past the horrific torture scenes.  I would like one of those hats though.