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1970    2h 20mDrama, History
7.033%70%6.6
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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.
Directed by Ken Hughes
  • Richard HarrisOliver Cromwell
  • Alec GuinnessKing Charles I
  • Robert MorleyThe Earl of Manchester
  • Dorothy TutinQueen Henrietta Maria
  • Frank FinlayJohn Carter
  • Timothy DaltonPrince Rupert
  • Patrick WymarkThe Earl of Strafford
  • Patrick MageeHugh Peters
  • Nigel StockSir Edward Hyde
  • Patrick HoltCaptain Lundsford
  • Charles GrayThe Earl of Essex
  • Michael JaystonHenry Ireton
  • Michael GoodliffeSolicitor General
  • Jack GwillimGeneral Byron
  • Richard CornishOliver Cromwell II
  • Anna CropperRuth Carter
  • George MerrittWilliam
  • Basil HensonHacker
  • Stratford JohnsPresident Bradshaw
  • Geoffrey KeenJohn Pym
  • Mason FitchueAugust 11, 2025
    Great moving piece of history
  • grantssMay 18, 2025
    Powerful 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.
  • David DanielNovember 19, 2024
    Superior location photography by Geoffrey Unsworth, creaky script, and strained performances, only Alec Guinness' King Charles comes off sympathetic

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