Cromwell (1970)
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.
Director: Ken Hughes
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: July 16, 1970
Cast
- Richard Harris - Oliver Cromwell
- Alec Guinness - King Charles I
- Robert Morley - The Earl of Manchester
- Dorothy Tutin - Queen Henrietta Maria
- Frank Finlay - John Carter
- Timothy Dalton - Prince Rupert
- Patrick Wymark - The Earl of Strafford
- Patrick Magee - Hugh Peters
- Nigel Stock - Sir Edward Hyde
- Patrick Holt - Captain Lundsford
Screenplay
- Ken Hughes (Screenplay)
Music: Frank Cordell
Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Editing: Bill Lenny
Production: Columbia Pictures, Irving Allen Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Historical Figures and Biographies, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties
Keywords
biography, based on true story, oxford, parliament, religion, capital punishment, king, english civil war, tyranny, historical drama, 17th century, king charles i, historical epic, ‘oliver cromwell’
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cromwell about?
- 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.
- Who directed Cromwell?
- Cromwell was directed by Ken Hughes.
- Who stars in Cromwell?
- Cromwell stars Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Dorothy Tutin, Frank Finlay, Timothy Dalton.
- How long is Cromwell?
- Cromwell has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Cromwell?
- Cromwell is a Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of Cromwell?
- Cromwell had a budget of $8M.
- Where was Cromwell produced?
- Cromwell was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Cromwell?
- The themes of Cromwell include: Inspiring True Stories, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Historical Figures and Biographies, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties.