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Based on the best-selling novel by Philippa Gregory, The Other Boleyn Girl is an engrossing and sensual tale of intrigue, romance, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in history. Two sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett Johansson) Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious father and uncle to advance the family's power and status by courting the affections of the king of England (Eric Bana). Leaving behind the simplicity of country life, the girls are thrust into the dangerous and thrilling world of court life -- and what began as a bid to help their family develops into a ruthless rivalry between Anne and Mary for the love of the king. Initially, Mary wins King Henry's favor and becomes his mistress, bearing him an illegitimate child. But Anne, clever, conniving, and fearless, edges aside both her sister and Henry's wife, Queen Katherine of Aragon, in her relentless pursuit of the king. Despite Mary's genuine feelings for Henry, her sister Anne has her sights set on the ultimate prize; Anne will not stop until she is Queen of England. As the Boleyn girls battle for the love of a king -- one driven by ambition, the other by true affection -- England is torn apart. Despite the dramatic consequences, the Boleyn girls ultimately find strength and loyalty in each other, and they remain forever connected by their bond as sisters.

Columbia Pictures and Focus Features present, in association with BBC Films in association with Relativity Media, a Ruby Films Scott Rudin production, The Other Boleyn Girl. The film stars Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, and Eric Bana. The film is directed by Justin Chadwick and produced by Alison Owen. The screenplay is by Peter Morgan, based on the novel by Philippa Gregory. The executive producers are Scott Rudin and David M. Thompson. The director of photography is Kieran McGuigan. The production designer is John-Paul Kelly. The editors are Paul Knight and Carol Littleton, A.C.E. The co-producer is Mark Cooper. The costume designer is Sandy Powell. The music is by Paul Cantelon.

The Other Boleyn Girl will be released on February 29, 2008. The film has been rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some violent images. For future rating information, please visit www.filmratings.com.

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