The Spanish Sword
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| Directed by | Ernest Morris |
| Written by | Brian Clemens (story) |
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| Cinematography | Walter J. Harvey (as Jimmy Harvey) |
| Edited by | Peter Pitt |
| Music by | Bill LeSage |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Corporation (UK) |
Release date | January 1962 (UK) |
Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Spanish Sword is a low budget 1962 British adventure film directed by Ernest Morris and starring Ronald Howard, June Thorburn and Nigel Green.[1][2]
In the film, a knight protects the treasure of Henry III of England from a thieving baron.
Premise[edit]
Rebellion breaks out during the reign of Henry III, and a brave knight foils the plans of a baron to steal the treasure of the King.
Cast[edit]
- Ronald Howard - Sir Richard Clovell
- June Thorburn - Lady Eleanor
- Nigel Green - Baron Breaute
- Trader Faulkner - Philip
- Derrick Sherwin - Edmund
- Robin Hunter - Thomas of Exeter
- Sheila Whittingham - Frances
- Barry Shawzin - Redbeard
- Garard Green - Sergeant
Critical reception[edit]
TV Guide wrote, "a weak script is saved by some impressive battle scenes and authentic-looking costuming."[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Spanish Sword (1962)". BFI. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009.
- ^ "The Spanish Sword (1962) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- ^ "The Spanish Sword". TVGuide.com.
External links[edit]
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Categories:
- 1962 films
- British historical adventure films
- 1960s historical adventure films
- Films directed by Ernest Morris
- Films set in 13th-century Plantagenet England
- Films shot at New Elstree Studios
- 1960s English-language films
- 1960s British films
- Cultural depictions of Henry III of England
- Films about rebellions
- Films about nobility
- 1960s British film stubs
- Adventure film stubs