The Sword and the Rose

6.3

92 minutes

7/23/1953

Overview

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.

Cast List

Richard Todd
as Charles Brandon
Glynis Johns
as Princess Mary Tudor
James Robertson Justice
as King Henry VIII
Michael Gough
as Duke of Buckingham
Peter Copley
as Sir Edwin Caskoden
Rosalie Crutchley
as Queen Katherine
D.A. Clarke-Smith
as Cardinal Wolsey
Jane Barrett
as Lady Margaret
Ernest Jay
as Lord Chamberlain
John Vere
as Lawyer Clerk
Philip Lennard
as Chaplain
Bryan Coleman
as Earl of Surrey
Phillip Glasier
as Royal Falconer
Jean Mercure
as King Louis XII
Gérard Oury
as Dauphin of France
Fernand Fabre
as Ambassador of France
Robert Le Béal
as Royal Physician
Gaston Richer
as Grand Chancellor
Helen Goss
as Princess Claude
Patrick Cargill
as French Diplomat
Anthony Sharp
as French Diplomat
Caven Watson
as Captain Bradhurst
Richard Molinas
as Father Pierre
Hal Osmond
as Costermonger
Norman Pierce
as Innkeeper
Douglas Bradley-Smith
as Squire
Ewen Solon
as Guardsman
Rupert Evans
as Bargeman
Paddy Ryan
as Bargeman
Thomas Heathcote
as Wrestling Second
Arthur Brander
as First Mate
Russell Waters
as Sailor
John Serret
as French Squire
Bob Simmons
as French Champion