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Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948)

Bonnie Prince Charlie poster
Directed by
Anthony Kimmins, Leslie Arliss, Robert Stevenson, Alexander Korda
Genre
biographical film
Country
United Kingdom
Runtime
2h 16m
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This film tells the story of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion in Scotland, led by Bonnie Prince Charlie. It follows his campaign to reclaim the British throne for his father, with battles and personal sacrifice.

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What happens

Bonnie Prince Charlie is a 1948 British historical film directed by Anthony Kimmins for London Films depicting the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion and the role of Bonnie Prince Charlie within it. Filmed in Technicolor, it stars David Niven, Jack Hawkins, and Margaret Leighton. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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