Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.
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- grantssMay 18, 2025Powerful English Civil War drama. England, 1640. King Charles I is becoming increasingly unpopular amongst his people, seizing lands, raising taxes, ignoring Parliament and generally acting with unbridled power. After a series of heinous acts by the King a parliamentarian, Oliver Cromwell, is determined to curb the King’s power. A powerful drama that not only details the origins, events and aftermath of the English Civil War but examines the origins and intentions of democracy. The history itself, especially the military aspect, is a bit stylised and some liberties taken with the details but the themes are highly relevant and accurate. The battles may be a bit suspect in terms of accuracy but they are quite spectacular. Great, rollicking action scenes, epic in scale and appearance. Richard Harris is excellent as Cromwell, dominating the film with his presence. An incredibly powerful, riveting performance. Alec Guinness is equally great as King Charles I. Great film.
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Cromwell was released on July 17, 1970.
Cromwell was directed by Ken Hughes.
Cromwell has a runtime of 2h 20m.
Cromwell was produced by Irving Allen.
Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.
The key characters in Cromwell are Oliver Cromwell (Richard Harris), King Charles I (Alec Guinness), The Earl of Manchester (Robert Morley).
Cromwell is rated G.
Cromwell is a Drama, History, War film.
Cromwell has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
Cromwell had a budget of $8M.