The Sword and the Rose

Ken Annakin
1953-07-23

A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!
6.4
92 min

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

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