Cate Blanchett in 1998 as this title queen
Broke the usual "period piece" mould of English  [DOC] [TLE] CNN - 'Elizabeth' brings queen's life to big screen - November 4, 1998 [PAR] Nov 4, 1998 ... Queen Elizabeth, whose reign lasted four decades, helped usher England out of 
financial ... but the woman who plays the title role is drawing the most raves.