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To Kill a King is a 2003 English Civil War film directed by Mike Barker, and starring Tim Roth, Rupert Everett and Dougray Scott. It centres on the relationship between Oliver Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax in the post-war period from 1648 until the former's death, in 1658.
A 2003 film directed by Mike Barker and starring Tim Roth and Dougray Scott as Oliver Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax, the leaders of the English Civil War. The film depicts their friendship, political differences and the execution of King Charles I.
- (3.4K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Mike Barker
- 2003
The dethroned British king, Charles I (Rupert Everett), is held captive while Cromwell, Fairfax and their allies decide his fate. Although Charles attempts to win Fairfax's wife, Lady Anne (Olivia ...
- (5)
- Tim Roth
- Mike Barker
To Kill A King. Fairfax and others agree to return the King to power in exchange for valuable gifts and the promise of favor, but their plan backfires, implicating the King. 344 IMDb 6.2 1 h 42 min 2003. 18+. Action · Drama · International · Historical.
Aug 21, 2011 · Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Rupert Everett, Olivia Williams
- 2 min
- 72.8K
- 3RAS3R3
A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.
To Kill A King, is a fine underrated historical drama. The story of Oliver Cromwell's complex friendship with General Fairfax, set against the backdrop of the war against King Charles I, is an engaging and dramatic one. With vivid and memorable characterizations, excellent production design, the film evokes a time of change and reform, and also ...
