Who is Oliver Cromwell in Cromwell?

Richard Harris plays Oliver Cromwell in the film.

What is Cromwell about?

In 1640s England, King Charles I (Alec Guinness) is engaged in a power struggle with Parliament, and civil war seems imminent to House of Commons member Oliver Cromwell (Richard Harris), who's preparing to depart for the American colonies. When he's asked to stay to fight for the Parliamentary cause, however, Cromwell agrees and proves himself a brilliant leader of the Roundhead army. Soon, it's up to him to lead his army to victory over the king's Cavaliers and take back England for the people.

Cromwell

Name: Cromwell
Released: 1970-10-26
Duration: 145
Rating: 70

G 2 hr 25 min

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How long is Cromwell?: Cromwell is 2 hr 25 min long.

Who directed Cromwell?: Ken Hughes

Who is Oliver Cromwell in Cromwell?: Richard Harris plays Oliver Cromwell in the film.

What is Cromwell about?: In 1640s England, King Charles I (Alec Guinness) is engaged in a power struggle with Parliament, and civil war seems imminent to House of Commons member Oliver Cromwell (Richard Harris), who's preparing to depart for the American colonies. When he's asked to stay to fight for the Parliamentary cause, however, Cromwell agrees and proves himself a brilliant leader of the Roundhead army. Soon, it's up to him to lead his army to victory over the king's Cavaliers and take back England for the people.