The Sword and the Rose (1953)

The Sword and the Rose

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.

Release: Jul 23, 1953

Duration: 1h 32m

Genres: Adventure, Drama, History

Actors: Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice, Michael Gough, Peter Copley

Director: Ken Annakin

IMDb: 6.4/10