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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.
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Jul 17, 1970 · A historical drama film about the life and achievements of Oliver Cromwell, the Puritan leader who fought against King Charles I in the English Civil War. The film stars Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley and others, and won one Oscar and two BAFTA awards.
- Ken Hughes
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John Carter. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. In 1640s England, King Charles I (Alec Guinness) is engaged in a power struggle with Parliament, and civil war seems imminent to House of...
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- Richard Harris
A film review of Cromwell, a three-hour epic that covers the rise and fall of Oliver Cromwell, the leader of the English Civil War. The film is faithful to the facts, but the direction and acting are criticized by the critic for being ineffective and unconvincing.
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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. 1,404 IMDb 7.0 2 h 19 min 1970. X-Ray G. Drama · Historical · Ambitious · Cerebral. Watch with a free Prime trial.
A historical drama about Oliver Cromwell, a Puritan statesman who leads England in a civil war against King Charles I. The web page provides a brief plot summary, a synopsis, and some trivia about the film.
In 1640 England, Oliver Cromwell, a Puritan member of Parliament, is disturbed by the growing injustices of King Charles's reign and fears that Queen Henrietta Maria, a French Catholic, is influencing her husband to modify the rituals of the Church of England.
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