United Kingdom / Jul 23, 1953 / U
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jane Barrett | Lady Margaret |
| Ernest Jay | Lord Chamberlain |
| John Vere | Lawyer Clerk |
| Philip Lennard | Chaplain |
| Bryan Coleman | Earl of Surrey |
| Phillip Glasier | Royal Falconer |
| Jean Mercure | King Louis XII |
| Gérard Oury | Dauphin of France |
| Fernand Fabre | Ambassador of France |
| Robert Le Béal | Royal Physician |
| Gaston Richer | Grand Chancellor |
| Helen Goss | Princess Claude |
| Patrick Cargill | French Diplomat |
| Anthony Sharp | French Diplomat |
| Caven Watson | Captain Bradhurst |
| Richard Molinas | Father Pierre |
| Hal Osmond | Costermonger |
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| Norman Pierce | Innkeeper |
| Douglas Bradley-Smith | Squire |
| Ewen Solon | Guardsman |
| Rupert Evans | Bargeman |
| Paddy Ryan | Bargeman |
| Thomas Heathcote | Wrestling Second |
| Arthur Brander | First Mate |
| Russell Waters | Sailor |
| John Serret | French Squire |
| Bob Simmons | French Champion |
Genres
AdventureDramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Sword and the Rose |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Walt Disney Productions |
| Release date | 23 luglio 1953 |
| Writer | Charles Major, Lawrence Edward Watkin |
| Editing | Gerald Thomas |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Unsworth |
| Assistant directors | Ken Annakin |
| Camera operators | Geoffrey Unsworth |
| Additional photography | Geoffrey Unsworth |
| Production design | Carmen Dillon |
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| Art direction | Carmen Dillon |
| Set decoration | Carmen Dillon |
| Music | Clifton Parker |
| Sound | Clifton Parker |
| Costume design | Fred Valles |
| Makeup | Fred Valles |
| Hairstyling | Fred Valles |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Jul 23, 1953 / NR
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