Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
A short movie, made for Comic Relief, in which Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson) and Baldrick (Tony Robinson) must help protect King Charles I (Stephen Fry) from the machinations of Oliver Cromwell and his Roundheads
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About Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years is a 1988 English-language comedy film directed by Mandie Fletcher. The cast is led by Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry. It has a runtime of 0h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 5, 1988.
- Director
- Mandie Fletcher
- Writers
- Ben Elton, Richard Curtis
- Release date
- February 5, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years cast & crew
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years was directed by Mandie Fletcher and written by Ben Elton and Richard Curtis.
The cast features Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder, Tony Robinson as Sod Off Baldrick, Stephen Fry as King Charles I, Warren Clarke as Oliver Cromwell, Harry Enfield as Narrator (voice), and Hugh Laurie as Roundhead with Cromwell (uncredited).
Is Blackadder: The Cavalier Years worth watching?
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 88 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 0h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Blackadder: The Cavalier Years is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
Rowan Atkinson
Edmund Blackadder
Tony Robinson
Sod Off Baldrick
Stephen Fry
King Charles I
Warren Clarke
Oliver Cromwell
Harry Enfield
Narrator (voice)
Hugh Laurie
Roundhead with Cromwell (uncredited)
Tim McInnerny
Person Shouting in Crowd (uncredited)
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Blackadder: The Cavalier Years — FAQs
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▸What language is Blackadder: The Cavalier Years in?
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Blackadder: The Cavalier Years?
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years runs 0 hours 15 minutes (15 minutes).
▸What is Blackadder: The Cavalier Years rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 88 ratings.
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