Rent Cromwell (1970)
3.5 of 5 from 89 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
- Studio:
- Columbia Tristar
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
- Collections:
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Reviews (1) of Cromwell
“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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