An iconic film of its time, as a history buff, I was interested in this film , plenty of stars from that era, Richard Harris, Alec Guinness etc etc watch it for what it is as opposed to historical accuracy, obviously made on a budget. With Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Dorothy Tutin. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Some of the action rings as true today as it was then - trying to overturn democracy. It was a little dated but given it was made in 1970 to be expected. TV Shows. Although its an older style presentation. I will review this film as a film and not an historical document. History repeats itself. Lawrence of Arabia was one, and a great one. Accurate in spirit and principle.It reminds us of past mistakes which we have not learned from. It was lovely to see a very young Timothy Dalton dashing about the place and stealing every scene. The influence of the queen over her husband and the overwhelming conviction of Cromwell's belief in what he was doing are well explored. Directed with bare competence by Hughes, who was not a visual artist of note, the film limps along with good intention, but ultimately Cromwell comes off as less sympathetic than Charles II, who was far worse that portrayed here. The movie pits the Puritans in parliament against the king. Pity I had to get a German edition and not an English one. Movies . First this is a fantastic movie, Richard Harris and Alec Guinness are toweringly great. More than 200 workers at Shepperton Studios built the largest outdoor set ever constructed for an English-made movie, a two-acre re-creation of London's Parliament Square as it looked in 1642, complete with the House of Commons, Westminster Palace and Abbey, and roughly 50 other buildings. Menu. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Richard Harris is very good as is the uncannily lookalike for King Charles I - Alec Guiness! Half way through we get the classic battle scenes, all noise and confusion as I am sure they were. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness.Sorry, we failed to record your vote. It also full of irony because while Cromwell and the rebels talked about creating a democracy they consistently went against that political idea. However well worth a watch The script is a little clumsy at times and we could have done with more characterization for Oliver Cromwell himself. I have often wondered how often during his half-decade as Lord Protector Ollie lay awake in bed thinking along these lines: "You know, old Charlie was right about that bunch, after all. Celebrate National Dog Day with a look at the most adorable dogs ever to steal scenes in your favorite sitcoms like " Look out for him. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.
He is a Puritan with strict religious ideas. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. I'm only giving it 4 stars because there wasn't an awful lot in the way of extras on it. What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top … Yes, it is dialogue led, but such good dialogue. We no longer have a democracy, yet peop0le keep on brandy the word democracy around. Oliver Cromwell can no longer tolerate King Charles' policies, and the self-interest of the ruling class, and leads a civil war to install Parliament as the ultimate ruler of England. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. 12 February 2010 | JamesHitchcock This is very topical in 2019 with all the Brexit shenanigans revealing how Parliament could do with a shake-up again. For a 1970's film this is rather good, with some fine acting and as far as I know a true depiction of the events of the civil war, albeit condensed. Prepare for more Mantel mania | Richard Brooks It also full of irony because while Cromwell and the rebels talked about creating a democracy they consistently went against that political idea. An excellent transfer of the Panavision shot film (bars top and bottom), good sound, with good optional English subtitles.
Of course everyone including the ruffians appear clean and tidy - at a time when there was no plumbing. That’s what this historical war-drama is about. Richard Harris (an actor I have never really taken to) gives a really powerful, believable showing as Cromwell.