Disgusted with the policies of the tyrannical king Charles the first Oliver Cromwell , a puritan and god fearing man decides to head for the new world. However his plans are soon to be put aside as he ventures forth to lead Parliament against the monarchy and bring about a new order of government that still exists today. Richard Harris gives a fiery and impressive performance as Cromwell and captures the sense of a holy man with an unyielding sense of duty and unequalled ambition. Alec Guiness always gives a charismatic performance and portrays the king in a respectable manor. With notable performances from Robert Morley and Charles Gray amongst others. The battle scenes are excellent with a sense of tremendous scale and stature. The costumes are lavish and beautiful to view. All in all Cromwell stands out as one of the best historical films to date. The history i believe is quite incorrect however it certainly dosen't spoil the film. An excellent film with a great cast and production.
Review of Cromwell
