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Cromwell

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  • GG
  • 2h 19m
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Cromwell (1970)
Oliver Cromwell can no longer tolerate King Charles' policies, and the self-interest of the ruling class, and leads a civil war to install Parliament as the ultimate ruler of England.
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Oliver Cromwell can no longer tolerate King Charles' policies, and the self-interest of the ruling class, and leads a civil war to install Parliament as the ultimate ruler of England.Oliver Cromwell can no longer tolerate King Charles' policies, and the self-interest of the ruling class, and leads a civil war to install Parliament as the ultimate ruler of England.Oliver Cromwell can no longer tolerate King Charles' policies, and the self-interest of the ruling class, and leads a civil war to install Parliament as the ultimate ruler of England.

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  • Director
    • Ken Hughes
  • Writer
    • Ken Hughes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Harris
    • Alec Guinness
    • Robert Morley
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  • Director
    • Ken Hughes
  • Writer
    • Ken Hughes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Harris
    • Alec Guinness
    • Robert Morley
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    • 109User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Richard Harris
    Richard Harris
    • Oliver Cromwellas Oliver Cromwell
    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • King Charles 'Stuart' Ias King Charles 'Stuart' I
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • The Earl of Manchesteras The Earl of Manchester
    Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin
    • Queen Henrietta Mariaas Queen Henrietta Maria
    Frank Finlay
    Frank Finlay
    • John Carteras John Carter
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • Prince Rupertas Prince Rupert
    Patrick Wymark
    Patrick Wymark
    • The Earl of Straffordas The Earl of Strafford
    Patrick Magee
    Patrick Magee
    • Hugh Petersas Hugh Peters
    Nigel Stock
    Nigel Stock
    • Sir Edward Hydeas Sir Edward Hyde
    Charles Gray
    Charles Gray
    • The Earl of Essexas The Earl of Essex
    Michael Jayston
    Michael Jayston
    • Henry Iretonas Henry Ireton
    Richard Cornish
    • Oliver Cromwell IIas Oliver Cromwell II
    Anna Cropper
    Anna Cropper
    • Ruth Carteras Ruth Carter
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Solicitor Generalas Solicitor General
    Jack Gwillim
    Jack Gwillim
    • General Byronas General Byron
    Basil Henson
    • Hackeras Hacker
    Patrick Holt
    Patrick Holt
    • Captain Lundsfordas Captain Lundsford
    Stratford Johns
    Stratford Johns
    • President Bradshawas President Bradshaw
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      • Ken Hughes
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      • Ken Hughes(screenplay)
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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. —Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>
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      • In his raised fist, the power of the people !
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • G
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    • Trivia
      Due to "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland, scenes showing Cromwell's campaign in Ireland were cut.
    • Goofs
      Edward Hyde is shown giving evidence at Charles I's trial; the trial happened in 1649, by which time Hyde had left the country.
    • Quotes

      Oliver Cromwell: O Lord, Thou knowest how busy I must be this day. If I forget Thee, do not Thou forget me.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980)

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    7/10
    a good historical drama, if somewhat simplified & under funded
    Oliver Cromwell the real person was not quite the people-loving man betrayed in this decent movie version drama of the English Civil War during the 1600s. In reality he became more the dictator & tyrant than the person he replaced in King Charles I.

    However, putting that to one side, the film version of Cromwell's growing involvement in the War is marginally accurate and well done. Richard Harris, as Cromwell, makes a decent effort although I do feel he makes too much of a theatrical job with the role, with far too much posturing, self-smugness, and above all shouting....

    I can understand his unhappiness at the Royalists encroachment of the Common People's liberties; and I can understand him fully remonstrating his feelings in the House of Commons, but Harris seems to shout in nearly every scene. So much so that by the end of the movie he is struggling for breath.

    Conversely, Alec Guiness's Charles I is far more intelligently done. Underplayed yet convincing & too some extents we feel more sympathetic to his plight. After all he has a rather scheming Cathloic French Queen, the Catholic Church and a lot of other distractions to occupy his mind and usurp his powers.

    The battle scenes are convincing but don't carry the same kind of savagery than the more prosaic Braveheart. But the supporting characters do a good job and add a more rounded feel from Harris' turgid performance.

    The directing blows hot & cold, sometimes the story drifts & meanders before pulling back into sharp focus; while the choreography is sweeping & rich in content. The musical score, however, seems tacky & amateurish, lacking any depth in conjunction with what's going on in the film.

    However, for all its faults and historical inaccuracies, we do get a slightly better insight into a rather grim & dark chapter in England's turbulent history.

    Cromwell is a good film but should be taken with a large pinch of salt as far as retelling history is concerned.

    ***/*****
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    • Aug 20, 2000

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    • Why does the film refer to the English Civil War when it encompasses the rest of the British Isles?
    • Why was this film so controversial in Ireland?

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    • Release date
      • July 17, 1970 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cromwell - Der Unerbittliche
    • Filming locations
      • Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Irving Allen Productions
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      • £3,750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes

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