Summaries

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. 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.—Marg Baskin <[email protected]>

Oliver Cromwell is faced with the task of defeating the English King Charles I when royal advisor Edward Hyde tells Cromwell about the ruler's tyranny. Through tears and pain the New Model Army seek revenge on King Charles and Henry. The Roundheads stand up to these benevolent rulers, fighting for better benefits and money for the parliament.

Details

Keywords
  • oliver cromwell character
  • roundhead
  • english civil war
  • earl of manchester character
  • king charles i character
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
Release date Jul 16, 1970
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) G
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production companies Columbia Pictures Irving Allen Productions

Box office

Budget $3750000

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 19m
Aspect ratio

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