English Civil War movie

**Lebre** · September 25, 2008, 02:39 PM

Video clips from the movie "To Kill A King".

The story of Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War.

I've just seen this movie on cable TV and i should say its rather good
Its possible it might give you a better (and real life) look of that age

**Destraex** · September 25, 2008, 03:57 PM

does this portray any of the battles well?

**AlphaDelta** · September 25, 2008, 06:36 PM

Thanks. I had never even heard of this movie. I'll be checking it out ASAP.

Cheers

**aduellist** · September 25, 2008, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Destraex

does this portray any of the battles well?

No. It focuses on the relationship between Fairfax and Cromwell from the "end" of the First Civil War through the execution of Charles and the creation of the Protectorate (and slightly beyond). Very well done movie which I've thoroughly enjoyed. It's one of those DVDs that stay near the top of pile because I rewatch it about once a month.

**Destraex** · September 26, 2008, 07:08 AM

the best one for battles would be the 1970s movie cromwell?

**leonn** · September 26, 2008, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Destraex

the best one for battles would be the 1970s movie cromwell?

not really,although a good movie historicaly its rubbish. there was a film with gerald depardiu (spelt wrong im sure!) set during the 30 years war which showed infantry very well,but i cant remember its title for the life of me.

**Father Jack** · September 26, 2008, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by AlphaDelta

Thanks. I had never even heard of this movie. I'll be checking it out ASAP.

Cheers

It a really good film, Im not sure about the historical accuracy but I like the way it protrays the problems that the kingless government faced and the gradual hatred that builds up between Cromwell and Fairfax.

**Lebre** · September 26, 2008, 12:07 PM

I think that the uniforms are also noteworthy

**AlphaDelta** · September 26, 2008, 10:25 PM

The movie Cromwell is historically terrible but I enjoy watching it. Richard Harris is excellent as Cromwell and Alec Guiness Guiness is a highly believable Charles.

Cheers

**AWZC** · September 27, 2008, 08:47 PM

Although these movies are good in some aspects do not take any of the as a serious historical reference - they tend to be wildly innacurate in that department...

**Endie** · September 28, 2008, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by leonn

not really,although a good movie historicaly its rubbish. there was a film with gerald depardiu (spelt wrong im sure!) set during the 30 years war which showed infantry very well,but i cant remember its title for the life of me.

The movie you're talking about is Cyrano de Bergerac, I believe.

**Destraex** · September 29, 2008, 06:32 AM

Cyrano de Bergerac - will find the english version. french with subtitles will not bother me either though

**AlphaDelta** · September 30, 2008, 07:32 AM

Finally got a chance to watch "To Kill a King".

It's a fairly decent movie and I enjoyed watching it. It sets the mood of the time and the acting is pretty good.

However I really didn't like Tim Roth's portrayal of Cromwell. The movie makes cromwell look like some kind of angry, despised, talentless and evil little man. Very little is made of his military skills, achievements or fiery passionate personality.

Cheers