The Sword and the Rose (1953)
- Starring:
- Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ken Annakin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of The Sword and the Rose
The second of Disney's British-produced "historicals" (the first was Robin Hood, the last was Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue), The Sword and the Rose eschews historical accuracy in favor of wall-to-wall adventure and eye-filling pageantry. The film takes place in the court of King Henry VIII (James Robertson Justice), whose sister Mary Tudor (Glynis Johns) has fallen in love with soldier of fortune Charles Brandon (Richard Todd). Mary appoints Brandon Captain of the Guards, which rests not at all well with her erstwhile suitor, the Duke of Buckingham (Michael Gough). Rather than foment court intrigue, Brandon decides to move on to America, only to end up in the Tower of London when Mary tags along with him, disguised as a boy. Mary is ordered by Henry to wed the aging King of France (Jean Mercure), who promptly dies, leaving the girl at the mercy of the evil Dauphin (Gerard Oury). When rescued by the Duke of Buckhingham, Mary is informed that Charles is dead, but in fact her true love still lives, as he proves beyond doubt in a climactic battle with the duplicitous Duke. Sword and the Rose was based on Charles Major's novel When Knighthood Was in Flower, previously filmed in 1923 with Marion Davies. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Sword and the Rose
- Richard Todd - Charles Brandon
- Michael Gough - Duke of Buckingham
- Peter Copley - Sir Edwin Caskoden
- D.A. Clarke-Smith - Cardinal Wolsey
- John Vere - Lawyer Clerk
- Jean Mercure - Louis XII
- Fernand Fabre - De Longueville
- Gaston Richer - Antoine Duprat
- Patrick Cargill - French Diplomat
- Richard Molinas - Father Pierre
- Douglas Bradley-Smith - Squire
- Paddy Ryan - Bargeman
- Russell Waters - Sailor
- Bob Simmons - French Champion
- Anthony Sharp - French Diplomat
- Rupert Holliday Evans
- Glynis Johns - Princess Mary Tudor
- Jane Barrett - Lady Margaret
- Rosalie Crutchley - Catherine of Aragorn
- Ernest Jay - Lord Chamberlain
- Philip Glasier - Royal Falconer
- Gérard Oury - Dauphin of France
- Robert Le Beal - Royal Physician
- Helen Goss - Princess Claude
- Caven Watson - Capt. Bradhurst
- Norman Pierce - Innkeeper
- Ewen Solon - Guardsman
- Arthur Brander - 1st Mate
- John Serret - French Squire
- Brian Coleman - Earl of Surrey
- Hal Ormond - Costermonger
- James Robertson Justice - Henry VIII
- Director(s):
- Ken Annakin
- Writer(s):
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Producer(s):
- Perce Pearce
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Excellent For Children)
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