Rent Cromwell (1970)
3.5 of 5 from 93 ratings
2h 14min
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- Synopsis:
- In 17th-century England, ambitious country gentleman Oliver Cromwell (Richard Harris) dared to challenge the political oppression and corruption which besieged his nation. Watching his power being usurped by a commoner, King Charles (Alec Guinness) springs to challenge his adversary. One man will become absolute ruler; the other will be executed.
- Actors:
- Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Dorothy Tutin, Frank Finlay, Timothy Dalton, Patrick Wymark, Patrick Magee, Nigel Stock, Charles Gray, Michael Jayston, Richard Cornish, Anna Cropper, Michael Goodliffe, Jack Gwillim
- Directors:
- Ken Hughes
- Producers:
- Irving Allen
- Writers:
- Ken Hughes
- Others:
- Frank Cordell, Nino Novarese
- Aka:
- Cromwell, hombre de hierro
- Studio:
- Columbia Tristar
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
- Collections:
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Reviews (2) of Cromwell
Why aren’t there more films about the English Civil War? - Cromwell review by HW
A thoroughly enjoyable, old-fashioned historical epic that you could imagine taking up a lazy weekend afternoon. Richard Harris gives a passionate performance as Cromwell, warring with both King and Parliament with his enraged speeches. Sir Alec Guinness gives a noble, sympathetic if crafty and stubborn Charles I. As with most historical films, there are inaccuracies. Cromwell is depicted here as a reluctant people’s hero, whereas from what I’ve read he seemed more motivated by religion than people’s rights and the Irish atrocities he oversaw are conveniently left out. The depictions of the battles at Edgehill and Naseby, while thrilling, were incorrect. Nevertheless the script has an impressive amount of quotes and references to history and to be honest, tells the overall series of volatile events as they happened mostly correctly and very dramatically.
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“I seem to recall that we cut off a king’s head for such as this.” - Cromwell review by LJ
While it is a well-made historical drama and well-written in that both Cromwell and Charles are flawed characters blinded by their personal beliefs, not heroes or villains, I was still often confused by the plot and irritated by the endless speeches. I am pretty sure it was just several hours of everyone in England accusing everyone else of treason.
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