This biography of Oliver Cromwell recalls the political and religious struggles of 17th century England. Cromwell (
Richard Harris) is the Anglican religious fanatic who fights corruption and Catholicism with equal zeal, while King Charles (
Alec Guinness) is the vacillating monarch who believes his crown gives him a direct pipeline to the wisdom of God. Also starring
Robert Morley and
Timothy Dalton, Cromwell won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for Best Original Score. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide