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The Crimson Blade (1964)
The Scarlet Blade (original title)

83 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Romance  -   March 1964 (USA)
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This historical adventure is set during the English Civil War. When King Charles I is captured by Roundhead forces led by the tyrant Colonel Judd and his right-hand man Captain Sylvester... See full summary »

Director:

John Gilling

Writer:

John Gilling (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview:
Lionel Jeffries ...
Col. Judd
Oliver Reed ...
Capt. Tom Sylvester
Jack Hedley Jack Hedley ...
Edward Beverley, The Scarlet Blade
June Thorburn June Thorburn ...
Claire Judd
Michael Ripper Michael Ripper ...
Pablo
Harold Goldblatt Harold Goldblatt ...
Jacob
Duncan Lamont Duncan Lamont ...
Maj. Bell
Clifford Elkin Clifford Elkin ...
Philip Beverley
Suzan Farmer Suzan Farmer ...
Constance Beverley
John Harvey John Harvey ...
Sgt. Grey
Charles Houston Charles Houston ...
Drury
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Storyline

This historical adventure is set during the English Civil War. When King Charles I is captured by Roundhead forces led by the tyrant Colonel Judd and his right-hand man Captain Sylvester, it is up to a band of locals loyal to the King to try and rescue him. They are helped by Judd's daughter Claire who secretly helps them in defiance of her father Written by Anonymous  

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Taglines:

The Bold Avenger...Whose Blade Slashed a Kingdom in Half!

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die scharlachrote Klinge See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Double-billed with "Son of Captain Blood." See more »

Quotes

Capt. Tom Sylvester: [to Claire Judd] I love you even more when you're angry. It does something for your complexion.
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Connections

Version of Children of the New Forest (1998) See more »