The English Civil Wars
Synopsis
It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. The most tragic and dramatic chapter in English history is recorded in this spectacular and entertaining DVD. It features superb battle re-enactments and reconstructions, dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and delightful period personalities and the battles of the war. The programme also includes 3D computer graphics and expert analysis from leading historians to tell the story of the English Civil Wars.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Holloway
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Carruthers, Stuart Reid
- Original Title
- The English Civil Wars
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Holloway
Bob Carruthers, Stuart Reid
Paul Luxford
Sean Willis, Bob Carruthers, Terry Shand
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Carruthers
Writer
Graham Holloway
Director
Stuart Reid
Writer
Bob Carruthers
Producer
Paul Luxford
Editor
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What is The English Civil Wars about?
It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. The most tragic and dramatic chapter in English history is recorded in this spectacular and entertaining DVD. It features superb battle re-enactments and reconstructions, dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and delightful period personalities and the battles of the war. The programme also includes 3D computer graphics and expert analysis from leading historians to tell the story of the English Civil Wars.
Who directed The English Civil Wars?
The English Civil Wars was directed by Graham Holloway.
Who stars in The English Civil Wars?
The principal cast of The English Civil Wars includes Simon Kirk, John Gwynne, William Waller, Vic Andrews, Trevor Bailey.
When was The English Civil Wars released and how long is it?
The English Civil Wars was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.