The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Cromwell
Drama · History · War · 1970
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.
Movie details
Cromwell
1970 Drama · History · War 2h 20m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Cromwell?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ken Hughes
Written by
Ken Hughes
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
Court is in session
Put Cromwell on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.