The Spanish Sword
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| Directed by | Ernest Morris |
| Written by | Brian Clemens (story) |
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| Cinematography | Walter J. Harvey (as Jimmy Harvey) |
| Edited by | Peter Pitt |
| Music by | Bill LeSage |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Corporation (UK) |
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Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Spanish Sword is a low budget 1962 British second feature ('B')[1] adventure film directed by Ernest Morris and starring Ronald Howard, June Thorburn and Nigel Green.[2][3][4] It was written by Brian Clemens and produced by The Danzigers.
A knight protects the treasure of Henry III of England from a thieving baron.
Plot
[edit]Rebellion breaks out during the reign of Henry III, and a brave knight foils the plans of a baron to steal the treasure of the King.
Cast
[edit]- Ronald Howard as Sir Richard Clovell
- June Thorburn as Lady Eleanor
- Nigel Green as Baron Breaute
- Trader Faulkner as Philip
- Derrick Sherwin as Edmund
- Robin Hunter as Thomas of Exeter
- Sheila Whittingham as Frances
- Barry Shawzin as Redbeard
- Garard Green as sergeant
Critical reception
[edit]The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Loyal knighthood-versus-treacherous tyranny in the reign of Henry III: unconvincing swordplay, tame characterisation and incident, direction without spark."[5]
TV Guide wrote: "a weak script is saved by some impressive battle scenes and authentic-looking costuming."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Chibnall, Steve; McFarlane, Brian (2009). The British 'B' Film. London: BFI/Bloomsbury. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-8445-7319-6.
- ^ "The Spanish Sword". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "The Spanish Sword (1962)". BFI. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009.
- ^ "The Spanish Sword (1962) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- ^ "The Spanish Sword". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 30 (348): 120. 1 January 1963 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "The Spanish Sword". TVGuide.com.
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- Films set in 13th-century Plantagenet England
- Films shot at New Elstree Studios
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