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Cromwell is a 1970 film depicting the life of Oliver Cromwell’s rise to power during the English Civil War. The narrative portrays his leadership of the Parliamentarian forces and subsequent rule as Lord Protector over Great Britain and Ireland in the 1650s, featuring key figures like Charles I and prominent military leaders.

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info Cromwell Specifications

Country	United Kingdom
Year	1970

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What period does the film Cromwell cover?

The 1970 historical drama follows Oliver Cromwell during the later English Civil War, his leadership of Parliamentarian forces and his rise as Lord Protector in the 1650s. Richard Harris plays Cromwell and Alec Guinness plays King Charles I. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/20734-CROMWELL)

Who directed and starred in Cromwell?

Ken Hughes wrote and directed the film, with Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley and Timothy Dalton in major roles. Columbia Pictures released the 140-minute British production in 1970. [Cromwell reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwell_%28film%29)

Where were Cromwell's battle scenes filmed?

Most of the film was shot in England, while the battle scenes were filmed in Spain and Parliament Square was reconstructed at Shepperton Studios. The production had a reported budget of about $8 million or £9 million. [Cromwell reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwell_%28film%29)

Is Cromwell historically accurate?

It is a historical drama that keeps the central conflict between Parliament, Cromwell and Charles I but compresses events and simplifies some history for a 140-minute narrative. It should therefore be viewed as Ken Hughes's interpretation of the English Civil War, not as a documentary record. [Cromwell reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwell_%28film%29)

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