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Set at the end of the Civil War in 1645, TO KILL A KING is a stirring period piece that follows the relationship between Lord General Fairfax (Dougray Scott) and his ambitious deputy Oliver Cromwell (Tim Roth) as they struggle to rebuild a shattered England. Part of Cromwell's solution is to execute King Charles I (Rupert .. Read more

Starring	Dougray Scott, Tim Roth, Rupert Everett, Olivia Williams
Director	Mike Barker
Genres	Drama

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- Intriguing political drama of a pivotal moment in English history; it is a little short on action and spectacle but gives space to the political debate that still resonates today.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  To Kill History
  
  One of the most important events in British History on film.
  
  On paper this should have been one magnifficent spectacle, it is however very ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Gareth Murray
  - Belfast, Northern Ireland
  - 19 Feb 2004 at 15:47
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  Worth a watch
  
  How anyone can say this film supports the royalist cause defeats me. I think it struggles to know which cause it's supporting, which may well be a plus in ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 13 Oct 2011 at 22:37
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  Worth Watching
  
  A decent enough film that is worth watching albeit that it is more concerned with the relationship between Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, than the events ... read more »
  
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  - Pershore
  - 18 Feb 2010 at 21:53
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  plodding with some relief at times...
  
  despite two of my favorite actors appearing - roth and everett - and dougray scott's beauty this doesn't really work - maybe the characters they were ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - lesliejung
  - 74 reviews
  - london, england
  - 03 Jun 2009 at 00:46
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  Real Royalist Rouser
  
  Whilst I would agree with Dave Lowe and Gareth Murray about some of the historical content of this film and its support of the Royalist cause, nevertheless it ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 06 May 2009 at 20:25
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  interesting, well made
  
  great cast, costumes, story. interesitng watch for whoever is interested in history. watch it if you want to know how england became a parlamentary monachy.
  
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- - Zhanna
  - 56 reviews
  - Woking
  - 03 Apr 2009 at 22:44
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  Great acting!
  
  Another quality historical film with the British actors out in force!! Very enjoyable and intriguing!
  
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  - Great Yarmouth
  - 16 Sep 2008 at 22:03
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  Little known English history
  
  This film starts at the end of the English Civil War fighting and follows the battle of wills between the King and the rebels. It is visually impressive and ... read more »
  
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- 619701
- - Boomerman
  - 12 reviews
  - Woodstock, UK
  - 26 Aug 2008 at 23:00
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  Shocking History
  
  A film about the British Civil War where Cromwells' roundheads defeat the Royalists' and imprison King Charles the 1st.This shows,without any glamour,... read more »
  
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- - MedTech
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  - LITTLEHAMPTON
  - 19 Aug 2008 at 21:35
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  stuffed
  
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  It tried, but failed, mainly due to poor script - the actors tried too, but the stilted speech was too stuffed & creaky. Rupert Everett was too tall for ... read more »
  
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- - blabla
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  - Sandy
  - 11 Jul 2008 at 22:08
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  Superb! Highly reccomended. Tim Roth is excellent as per usual.
  
  I'm not an historical film person but this one caught my eye as a trailer and I was not dissapointed. Shows another angle to the Civil war. Well worth a ... read more »
  
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- - Dan Barnard
  - West London
  - 21 Feb 2006 at 16:17
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  To Kill History
  
  One of the most important events in British History on film.
  
  On paper this should have been one magnifficent spectacle, it is however very ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 2132
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Gareth Murray
  - Belfast, Northern Ireland
  - 19 Feb 2004 at 15:47
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  A wasted opportunity
  
  As the civil war and the commonwealth is a period I am particulary interested in, I sat down to watch this film with high hopes. However, If there is one type ... read more »
  
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- - Dave Lowe
  - North Yorkshire
  - 21 Feb 2004 at 10:35
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  The makers of this ...
  
  The makers of this film obviously hoped to do for 17thC constitutional debate what Cate Blanchett's 'Elizabeth' did for 16thC political intrigue. ... read more »
  
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- - Gareth#54
  - CAMBRIDGE
  - 18 Apr 2004 at 22:50
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  History can go whistle it would seem
  
  Well I have to echo the two negative reviews so far. This movie is little more than an average period drama dressing itself up as a historical movie
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- - Lowki
  - 40 reviews
  - Cheltenham
  - 14 Jul 2004 at 16:38
- - 3
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  Suprisingly good
  
  When I rented this I was expecting to see a film that was about history, a bit dull but a way to pass an afternoon. However, what I saw had me enthralled ... read more »
  
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- - A Hobbit
  - The Shire
  - 18 Aug 2004 at 13:44
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  I ENJOYED THIS. CAST ...
  
  I ENJOYED THIS. CAST WAS EXCELLENT AND THE PRODUCTION SHOWED HOW RUTHLESS CROMWELL WAS IN HIS BLIND BELIEF OF WHAT HE SAW AS EQUALITY. YOU HAVE TO ADMIRE THE ... read more »
  
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  - WIGAN
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 08:11
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  No royal standard here
  
  An enjoyable film telling the sotry of rise to power of Cromwell after the overthrow of King Charles. Instead of focusing on Cromwell or Charles, the film takes... read more »
  
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- - Welshwaspy
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 22 Mar 2005 at 12:56
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  An understated ...
  
  An understated historical drama that tells the story of the trial and execution of King Charles the 1st from the 17th Century. It also tells the story of the ... read more »
  
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- - Ditch#1
  - EALING
  - 09 Mar 2004 at 13:28
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  Disappointing movie to...
  
  Disappointing movie to say the least. After looking forward to watching this movie it was such a shame that the movie makers decided to base the film on fiction... read more »
  
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- - Miles#2
  - CAERPHILLY
  - 01 Apr 2004 at 23:09
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  A rather grim tale ...
  
  A rather grim tale from a grim time in history told in a dark, grim manner. I have to say I was rather disappointed by this movie but it may be that I simply ... read more »
  
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- - INNES#1
  - ST IVES
  - 17 Sep 2004 at 15:21

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- To Kill A King
  
  Set at the end of the Civil War in 1645, TO KILL A KING is a stirring period piece that follows the relationship between Lord General Fairfax (Dougray Scott) and his ambitious deputy Oliver Cromwell (Tim Roth) as they struggle to rebuild a shattered England. Part of Cromwell's solution is to ...