The Crimson Blade

– A 1964 British action adventure film from Hammer studios. The Scarlet Blade is set during the englis..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1963
Original Name:
The Scarlet Blade
The Crimson Blade (1963) - Also known as The Scarlet Blade

A 1964 British action adventure film from Hammer studios. The Scarlet Blade is set during the english civil war. A cruel Roundhead Colonel is on the trail of royalist sympathisers, but unaware of his daughters royalist sympathies. When she falls into a love triangle with Cavalier Edward Beverly and Roundhead officer Captain Sylvester the stage is set for double crossing and derring do.

Producing Country:
UK
Release Date:

01 Mar 1964

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Approved

Director:

John Gilling

Writer:

John Gilling (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Lionel Jeffries, Oliver Reed, Jack Hedley, June Thorburn

Plot:

This historical adventure is set during the English Civil War. When King Charles I is captured by Roundhead forces led by the tyrant Colonel Judd and his right-hand man Captain Sylvester, it is up to a band of locals loyal to the King to try and rescue him. They are helped by Judd's daughter Claire who secretly helps them in defiance of her father

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10