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    G1970 · Historical drama · 2h 25m

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  2. Cromwell is a 1970 British historical drama film written and directed by Ken Hughes. It is based on the life of Oliver Cromwell, who rose to lead the Parliamentary forces during the later years of the English Civil War and, as Lord Protector, ruled Great Britain and Ireland in the 1650s.

  3. Jul 17, 1970 · A historical drama film about the life and achievements of Oliver Cromwell, the Puritan statesman who led England in a civil war against King Charles I. The film stars Richard Harris as Cromwell and Alec Guinness as King Charles, and won an Oscar for Best Costume Design.

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    • Biography, Drama, History
    • Ken Hughes
    • 1970-07-17
  4. A 2003 film about the friendship and political conflict between Oliver Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax, two leaders of the English Civil War. The film depicts their role in the execution of King Charles I and the rise of Cromwell as a dictator.

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    • Biography, Drama, History
    • Mike Barker
    • 2003
  5. 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. The plot includes considerable artistic license with historical facts.

  6. Summaries. Puritan statesman Oliver Cromwell leads England in a civil war against the absolutist and Catholic-sympathetic King Charles I. Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World.

  7. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's lack of characterization, direction and historical accuracy. He compares it unfavorably with other historical films and praises the cinematography and the cast.

  8. In 1640s England, King Charles I (Alec Guinness) is engaged in a power struggle with Parliament, and civil war seems imminent to House of Commons member Oliver Cromwell (Richard Harris), who's...

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