The Sword and the Rose

(1953)Directed by Ken Annakin92 minAdventure, Drama, History
A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!

Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.

Richard Toddas Charles Brandon
Glynis Johnsas Princess Mary Tudor
James Robertson Justiceas King Henry VIII
Michael Goughas Duke of Buckingham
Peter Copleyas Sir Edwin Caskoden
Rosalie Crutchleyas Queen Katherine
D.A. Clarke-Smithas Cardinal Wolsey
Jane Barrettas Lady Margaret
EJErnest Jayas Lord Chamberlain
John Vereas Lawyer Clerk
Philip Lennardas Chaplain
BCBryan Colemanas Earl of Surrey
Phillip Glasieras Royal Falconer
Jean Mercureas King Louis XII
Gérard Ouryas Dauphin of France
Fernand Fabreas Ambassador of France
Robert Le Béalas Royal Physician
GRGaston Richeras Grand Chancellor
Helen Gossas Princess Claude
Patrick Cargillas French Diplomat
Anthony Sharpas French Diplomat
CWCaven Watsonas Captain Bradhurst
Richard Molinasas Father Pierre
Hal Osmondas Costermonger