...It takes a traitor and a hero
A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.
To Kill a King (2003) is a drama, action and adventure film directed by Mike Barker, released on May 16, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Olivia Williams and James Bolam. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
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Tim Roth
as Oliver Cromwell
Dougray Scott
as Thomas Fairfax
Olivia Williams
as Lady Anne Fairfax
James Bolam
as Denzil Holles
Corin Redgrave
as Lord de Vere
Finbar Lynch
as Cousin Henry
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as James
Adrian Scarborough
as Sergeant Joyce
Jeremy Swift
as The Earl of Whitby
Rupert Everett
as King Charles I
Steven Webb
as Boy at Naseby
Jake Nightingale
as Captain Pride
Directed by Mike Barker, written by Jenny Mayhew, produced by Kevin Loader.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 73 ratings.
I was counting on you. You let me down. To Kill a King is directed by Mike Barker and written by Jenny Mayhew. It stars Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Olivia Williams, James Bolam and Rupert Everett. Music is by Richard G Mitchell and cinematography by Eigil Bryld. It’s the end of the English Civil War and with King Charles 1st (Everett) held prisoner by the Parliamentarians, Sir Thomas Fairfax (Scott) and Oliver…
Reviewed on January 11, 2014
History suggests that Oliver Cromwell (Tim Roth) was actually quite a reluctant rebel against the rule of Charles I (Rupert Everett) but that once he had the bit between his teeth, he proved ruthless in the execution of his task to remove the King and assert the supremancy of Parliament as the voice of the people. With the King now imprisoned at Whitehall Palace, though, there is considerable uncertainty as to what…
Reviewed on August 27, 2026
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The main cast of To Kill a King (2003) includes Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Olivia Williams, James Bolam and Corin Redgrave. The film was directed by Mike Barker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
To Kill a King was released on May 16, 2003 and runs for 1h 42m.
To Kill a King (2003) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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