To Kill a King is a UK 2003 English Civil War film directed by Mike Barker, starring Tim Roth and Dougray Scott. It relates the relationship between Oliver Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax in the post-war period from 1648 until the former's death, in 1658. It deals with the corruption of Parliament leading to many arrests of Members of Parliament who have allegiances to the King. One is tortured. This leads to the creation of the Rump Parliament. King Charles I's conspiracies to remain as King are uncovered leading to his arrest, trial and execution at Whitehall in January 1649. Cromwell then... becomes Lord Protector. Filming was in Britain and at locations including Ham House, Dover Castle , Harrow School, and Hampton Court Palace. To Kill a King was nominated for three awards.
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| Release date: | 2003 |
| Directed by: | Mike Barker |
| Runtime: | 102 Minutes |
| Screenplay by: | Jenny Mayhew |