The English Civil Wars (1992)
It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. The most tragic and dramatic chapter in English history is recorded in this spectacular and entertaining DVD. It features superb battle re-enactments and reconstructions, dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and delightful period personalities and the battles of the war. The programme also includes 3D computer graphics and expert analysis from leading historians to tell the story of the English Civil Wars.
Director: Graham Holloway
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: June 1, 1992
Cast
- Simon Kirk - King Charles 1
- John Gwynne - Jason Hebron
- William Waller - Les Prince
- Vic Andrews - Musketeer
- Trevor Bailey - Sir John Culpeper
- Peter Cooper - Gunnery Master
- Robert Powell - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Paul Luxford
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Graham Holloway
More Films in Genre: Documentary, War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The English Civil Wars about?
- It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. The most tragic and dramatic chapter in English history is recorded in this spectacular and entertaining DVD. It features superb battle re-enactments and reconstructions, dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and delightful period personalities and the battles of the war. The programme also includes 3D computer graphics and expert analysis from leading historians to tell the story of the English Civil Wars.
- Who directed The English Civil Wars?
- The English Civil Wars was directed by Graham Holloway.
- Who stars in The English Civil Wars?
- The English Civil Wars stars Simon Kirk, John Gwynne, William Waller, Vic Andrews, Trevor Bailey, Peter Cooper.
- How long is The English Civil Wars?
- The English Civil Wars has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The English Civil Wars?
- The English Civil Wars is a Documentary, War film.