Cromwell
Synopsis
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.
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Cromwell ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-16
Top Cast
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Richard Harris
Oliver Cromwell
Alec Guinness
King Charles I
Robert Morley
The Earl of Manchester
Dorothy Tutin
Queen Henrietta Maria
Frank Finlay
John Carter
Timothy Dalton
Prince Rupert
Patrick Wymark
The Earl of Strafford
Patrick Magee
Hugh Peters
Nigel Stock
Sir Edward Hyde
Patrick Holt
Captain Lundsford
Charles Gray
The Earl of Essex
Michael Jayston
Henry Ireton
Michael Goodliffe
Solicitor General
Jack Gwillim
General Byron
Richard Cornish
Oliver Cromwell II
Anna Cropper
Ruth Carter
George Merritt
William
Basil Henson
Hacker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Hughes
- Original Score
- Frank Cordell
- Original Title
- Cromwell
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Irving Allen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Hughes
Ken Hughes
Frank Cordell
Geoffrey Unsworth
Bill Lenny
Irving Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Hughes
Director
Ken Hughes
Screenplay
Gerry Crampton
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Lenny
Editor
Frank Cordell
Original Music Composer
Irving Allen
Producer
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Costume Design
John Stoll
Production Design
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cromwell
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What is Cromwell about?
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.
Who directed Cromwell?
Cromwell was directed by Ken Hughes.
Who stars in Cromwell?
The principal cast of Cromwell includes Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Dorothy Tutin, Frank Finlay.
When was Cromwell released and how long is it?
Cromwell was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Cromwell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cromwell was composed by Frank Cordell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cromwell?
Cromwell holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).