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Plot

This biography of Oliver Cromwell recalls the political and religious struggles of 17th century England. Cromwell (Richard Harris) is the Anglican religious fanatic who fights corruption and Catholicism with equal zeal, while King Charles (Alec Guinness) is the vacillating monarch who believes his crown gives him a direct pipeline to the wisdom of God. Also starring Robert Morley and Timothy Dalton, Cromwell won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for Best Original Score.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama,Epic and Historical
Run Time:
139min.
DVD Release Date:
10/07/2003
Director(s):
Ken Hughes
Starring:
Richard Harris , Alec Guinness , Robert Morley , Dorothy Tutin , Frank Finlay
Themes:
Crowned Heads,Great Battles,Political Unrest,Rise To Power
Tone:
Forceful,Sweeping,Lavish
Keywords:
injustice,liberation,one-against-odds,persecution,politician,revolution,war
Language:
English