The Sword and the Rose
“A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!”
Synopsis
Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.
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Richard Todd
Charles Brandon
Glynis Johns
Princess Mary Tudor
James Robertson Justice
King Henry VIII
Michael Gough
Duke of Buckingham
Peter Copley
Sir Edwin Caskoden
Rosalie Crutchley
Queen Katherine
D.A. Clarke-Smith
Cardinal Wolsey
Jane Barrett
Lady Margaret
Ernest Jay
Lord Chamberlain
John Vere
Lawyer Clerk
Philip Lennard
Chaplain
Bryan Coleman
Earl of Surrey
Phillip Glasier
Royal Falconer
Jean Mercure
King Louis XII
Gérard Oury
Dauphin of France
Fernand Fabre
Ambassador of France
Robert Le Béal
Royal Physician
Gaston Richer
Grand Chancellor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- The Sword and the Rose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Lawrence Edward Watkin, Charles Major
Clifton Parker
Geoffrey Unsworth
Gerald Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Screenplay
Gerald Thomas
Editor
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword and the Rose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sword and the Rose about?
Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.
Who directed The Sword and the Rose?
The Sword and the Rose was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in The Sword and the Rose?
The principal cast of The Sword and the Rose includes Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice, Michael Gough, Peter Copley.
When was The Sword and the Rose released and how long is it?
The Sword and the Rose was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sword and the Rose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword and the Rose was composed by Clifton Parker.
Is The Sword and the Rose based on a book or true story?
The Sword and the Rose is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Major".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword and the Rose?
The Sword and the Rose holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).