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The Sword and the Rose
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The Sword and the Rose

1953-07-23 · 92 min · ★ 6.4

Adventure · Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Ken Annakin
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ToddRichard ToddCharles Brandon
Glynis JohnsGlynis JohnsPrincess Mary Tudor
James Robertson JusticeJames Robertson JusticeKing Henry VIII
Michael GoughMichael GoughDuke of Buckingham
Peter CopleyPeter CopleySir Edwin Caskoden
Rosalie CrutchleyRosalie CrutchleyQueen Katherine
D.A. Clarke-SmithD.A. Clarke-SmithCardinal Wolsey
Jane BarrettLady Margaret
Ernest JayLord Chamberlain
John VereJohn VereLawyer Clerk
Philip LennardPhilip LennardChaplain
Bryan ColemanBryan ColemanEarl of Surrey
Phillip GlasierRoyal Falconer
Jean MercureJean MercureKing Louis XII
Gérard OuryGérard OuryDauphin of France
Fernand FabreFernand FabreAmbassador of France
Robert Le BéalRobert Le BéalRoyal Physician
Gaston RicherGrand Chancellor
Helen GossHelen GossPrincess Claude
Patrick CargillPatrick CargillFrench Diplomat

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