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The Crimson Blade

Original title: The Scarlet Blade
  • 1963
  • Approved
  • 1h 23m
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The Crimson Blade (1963)
In 1648, during the English Civil War, Captain Sylvester switches sides between the Parliamentary and Royalist camps as his interests dictate, while King Charles I is on the run from Oliver Cromwell's troops.
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In 1648, during the English Civil War, Captain Sylvester switches sides between the Parliamentary and Royalist camps as his interests dictate, while King Charles I is on the run from Oliver ... Read allIn 1648, during the English Civil War, Captain Sylvester switches sides between the Parliamentary and Royalist camps as his interests dictate, while King Charles I is on the run from Oliver Cromwell's troops.In 1648, during the English Civil War, Captain Sylvester switches sides between the Parliamentary and Royalist camps as his interests dictate, while King Charles I is on the run from Oliver Cromwell's troops.

  • Director
    • John Gilling
  • Writer
    • John Gilling
  • Stars
    • Lionel Jeffries
    • Oliver Reed
    • Jack Hedley
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
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    • Director
      • John Gilling
    • Writer
      • John Gilling
    • Stars
      • Lionel Jeffries
      • Oliver Reed
      • Jack Hedley
    • 20User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast33

    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Col. Judd
    Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed
    • Capt. Tom Sylvester
    Jack Hedley
    Jack Hedley
    • Edward Beverley, The Scarlet Blade
    June Thorburn
    June Thorburn
    • Clare Judd
    Michael Ripper
    • Pablo
    Harold Goldblatt
    • Jacob
    Duncan Lamont
    Duncan Lamont
    • Maj. Bell
    Clifford Elkin
    • Philip Beverley
    Suzan Farmer
    Suzan Farmer
    • Constance Beverley
    John Harvey
    • Sgt. Grey
    Charles Houston
    Charles Houston
    • Drury
    Barbara Bennett
    • Villager
    • (uncredited)
    Douglas Blackwell
    • Blake
    • (uncredited)
    Wallace Bosco
    • Villager
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Brandon
    • Roundhead Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Byrne
    Michael Byrne
    • Lt. Hawke
    • (uncredited)
    Eric Corrie
    • Duncannon
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Diamond
    Peter Diamond
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
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      • John Gilling
    • Writer
      • John Gilling
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    • Trivia
      Released as a double bill with The Son of Captain Blood (1962) in the United Kingdom.
    • Goofs
      The woods are full of Rhododendrons, a bush not introduced to Great Britain from the Himalayas until the late 18th century - 150 years after the Civil War.
    • Quotes
      • Capt. Tom Sylvester: [to Claire Judd] I love you even more when you're angry. It does something for your complexion.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: 1648 This is the story of a band of freemen who defied a tyrant.
    • Connections
      Featured in Without Walls: The Obituary Show - Oliver Reed (1993)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 1963 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die scharlachrote Klinge
    • Filming locations
      • Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Hammer Films
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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