In 1648, during the English Civil War, Captain Sylvester switches sides between the Parliamentary and Royalist camps as his interests dictate, while King Charles I is on the run from Oliver Cromwell's troops.
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Title: The Crimson Blade (1963)
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| Lionel Jeffries | ... | Col. Judd | |
| Oliver Reed | ... | Capt. Tom Sylvester | |
| Jack Hedley | ... | Edward Beverley, The Scarlet Blade | |
| June Thorburn | ... | Claire Judd | |
| Michael Ripper | ... | Pablo | |
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Harold Goldblatt | ... | Jacob |
| Duncan Lamont | ... | Maj. Bell | |
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Clifford Elkin | ... | Philip Beverley |
| Suzan Farmer | ... | Constance Beverley | |
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John Harvey | ... | Sgt. Grey |
| Charles Houston | ... | Drury | |
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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, 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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water thrown in face | rock thrown through a window | pulled off a horse | arms tied overhead | prison escape |Taglines:
The Bold Avenger...Whose Blade Slashed a Kingdom in Half! See more »Parents Guide:
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March 1964 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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The film takes place in 1648. See more »Goofs
The woods are full of Rhododendrons, a bush not introduced to Great Britain from the Himalayas until the late 18th century - 150 years after the Civil War. See more »Quotes
Capt. Tom Sylvester: [to Claire Judd] I love you even more when you're angry. It does something for your complexion.See more »
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Opening credits prologue: 1648 This is the story of a band of freemen who defied a tyrant. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This was the first Oliver Reed film I ever saw and it's still one of my favourites. He gives an impressive early performance in this good Hammer production. The downslide of it is the main character, played by Jack Hedley, who is a bad actor. One to watch for any Oliver Reed fan.