Cromwell

1970 · 140 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 7,445 VOTES · DIR. Ken Hughes

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,420 lines

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00:00:38 Is that him?
00:06:01 They may invade us at any moment.
00:09:19 As a magistrate, you should know the king is the law of this land.
00:14:14 He did pray with you? In your chapel?
00:18:26 Upon that place rests all the hopes of this nation
00:22:32 SPEAKER: By all means, sir. Gentlemen.
00:27:43 that England must move forward to a more enlightened form of government
00:32:43 Oliver, your name is on it.
00:39:43 Hello, Father. Father.
00:45:06 fight for us that we may glorify thee."
00:51:38 It's getting too damned close for my liking.
00:58:54 We came to meet Manchester and instead we find the king's army.
01:08:07 If he beats us but once, we shall all be hanged.
01:12:33 will seem as nothing should these Puritans come to power.
01:17:08 His Highness is to be kept under close guard
01:24:25 l have given this House's assurance that his wishes will be complied with.
01:29:04 One is given to wondering, Mr. Cromwell, why you do not do that.
01:32:57 Colonel Harrison. Yes, General.
01:38:42 Therefore, let me know by what authority I am brought here
01:43:22 We have gone too far in this matter. This commission has no authority--
01:50:09 By my God, l have thought on it.
01:57:30 Then when I put out my hands so:
02:05:26 Now, Ireton, mark me, and mark me well.
02:10:01 This is no Parliament. I shall put an end to your sitting.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,420
Dialogue density10.1 lines / min
First line00:00:38
Final line02:10:01

Production Record

DirectorKen Hughes
LanguageEnglish
Budget$8,000,000
IMDb votes7,445