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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.
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, Alec Guinness, and Robert Morley, and won one Oscar and two other awards.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Ken Hughes
- 1970-07-17
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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- Ken Hughes
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- Richard Harris
Cromwell (1970) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Roger Ebert criticizes the film's direction, acting and historical accuracy in his review of Cromwell, a three-hour epic about the English Civil War. He compares it unfavorably with other historical dramas and praises the cinematography.
Educational Narrative Drama. Upload, livestream, and create your own videos, all in HD. 2 Oscars, 5 nominations total, Golden Globes, BAFTA. Directed by Ken Hughes.
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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.