The Battle of Edgehill
Synopsis
After months of rising tension, the English Civil War finally exploded into life on the slopes of Edgehill on October 23rd 1642. It was to be a confused and bitter business, marked by the foolishness of Prince Rupert and the Royalist cavalry, who left the field at a crucial stage of the battle. As darkness fell nearly 3000 men lay dead and the die was cast: the English Civil War would be no short and decisive affair. Featuring exciting and authentic battle reconstructions, plus footage of the battlefield as it is today, "The Battle of Edgehill" is a fascinating and powerful account of the encounter which set the brutal tone of the entire English Civil War. This authoritative programme also features period imagery and expert battle analysis.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Carruthers
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Carruthers
- Original Score
- Paul Farrer
- Original Title
- The Battle of Edgehill
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Carruthers
Bob Carruthers
Paul Farrer
Chris Gormlie
Bob Carruthers, Gary Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Carruthers
Writer
Chris Gormlie
Editor
Bob Carruthers
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Battle of Edgehill.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Battle of Edgehill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Battle of Edgehill about?
After months of rising tension, the English Civil War finally exploded into life on the slopes of Edgehill on October 23rd 1642. It was to be a confused and bitter business, marked by the foolishness of Prince Rupert and the Royalist cavalry, who left the field at a crucial stage of the battle. As darkness fell nearly 3000 men lay dead and the die was cast: the English Civil War would be no short and decisive affair. Featuring exciting and authentic battle reconstructions, plus footage of the battlefield as it is today, "The Battle of Edgehill" is a fascinating and powerful account of the encounter which set the brutal tone of the entire English Civil War. This authoritative programme also features period imagery and expert battle analysis.
Who directed The Battle of Edgehill?
The Battle of Edgehill was directed by Bob Carruthers.
Who stars in The Battle of Edgehill?
The principal cast of The Battle of Edgehill includes Not specified.
When was The Battle of Edgehill released and how long is it?
The Battle of Edgehill was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battle of Edgehill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battle of Edgehill was composed by Paul Farrer.