Cromwell

1970 2h 20m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 109

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ken Hughes
Writers: Ken Hughes
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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56 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ken Hughes, shot by Geoffrey Unsworth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Frank Cordell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bill Lenny shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Richard Harris and Alec Guinness and Robert Morley carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0065593 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ken Hughes directs. Geoffrey Unsworth behind the camera. Frank Cordell scores. Bill Lenny cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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156 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Ken Hughes, shot by Geoffrey Unsworth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Frank Cordell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Bill Lenny shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Richard Harris and Alec Guinness and Robert Morley carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0065593 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 14 themes, including "biography", "based on true story", "oxford", "parliament".