Cromwell(1970)
Overview
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.
Director
Ken Hughes
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$8M
Cast
Richard Harris
as Oliver Cromwell
Alec Guinness
as King Charles I
Robert Morley
as The Earl of Manchester
Dorothy Tutin
as Queen Henrietta Maria
Frank Finlay
as John Carter
Timothy Dalton
as Prince Rupert
Patrick Wymark
as The Earl of Strafford
Patrick Magee
as Hugh Peters
Nigel Stock
as Sir Edward Hyde
Patrick Holt
as Captain Lundsford
Charles Gray
as The Earl of Essex
Michael Jayston
as Henry Ireton
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$8M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Irving Allen Productions
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What is Cromwell about?▼
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.
Who directed Cromwell?▼
Cromwell was directed by Ken Hughes and released in 1970. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is Cromwell?▼
Cromwell has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Cromwell?▼
The cast of Cromwell includes Richard Harris as Oliver Cromwell, Alec Guinness as King Charles I, Robert Morley as The Earl of Manchester, Dorothy Tutin as Queen Henrietta Maria, Frank Finlay as John Carter and more.
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