The Cruel Necessity
The Cruel Necessity
1962, English. Directed by Peter Dews.
A story of choices leading to redemption or further from it, set against a backdrop of human nature and societal constraints.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Peter DewsDirector
- Patrick WymarkOliver Cromwell
- David WilliamKing Charles I
- Robin WentworthBradshawe
- Hilary HardimanMrs Bradshawe
- Noel JohnsonSir Thomas Herbert
- Julian GloverColonel Tomlinson
- Patrick GarlandHenry Ireton
- James OttawayWhalley
- Joby BlanshardDownes
- John BarcroftMarten
- John RinghamIngoldsby
- Timothy PalmerPrince Henry
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Lytton
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How long is The Cruel Necessity?
The Cruel Necessity runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is The Cruel Necessity on?
The Cruel Necessity isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 August 1962. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cruel Necessity?
If you liked The Cruel Necessity, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, The Christmas Shoes, Mansfield Park.
Who directed The Cruel Necessity?
The Cruel Necessity (1962) was directed by Peter Dews and stars Patrick Wymark, David William, Robin Wentworth.