During the English Civil War in 1648, King Charles I is captured by Roundhead forces led by the tyrant Colonel Judd (Lionel Jeffries) and his right-hand man Captain Sylvester (Oliver Reed).
A band of Royalists – led by Edward Beverley (Jack Hedley), whose exploits earn him the title of ‘The Scarlet Blade’ – plot to rescue the King and many others of their side.
They are helped by Clare Judd (June Thorburn), daughter of the Ironside colonel in possession of Beverley Manor, who secretly helps them in defiance of her father.
Edward and Clare fall in love but Sylvester, who is also in love with Clare, threatens to betray their cause.
Edward is captured but eventually manages to escape with Clare.
Released as The Crimson Blade in some markets.
Colonel Judd
Lionel Jeffries Captain Sylvester
Oliver Reed Edward Beverley
Jack Hedley Clare Judd
June Thorburn Pablo
Michael Ripper Jacob
Harold Goldblatt Major Bell
Duncan Lamont Philip
Clifford Elkin Constance
Suzan Farmer Sergeant Grey
John Harvey Major John Drury
Charles Houston Colonel Beverley
John Stuart Cobb
Harry Towb King Charles I
Robert Rietti Fitzroy
John Watson Blake
Douglas Blackwell Gonzales
Leslie Glazer Lieutenant Wyatt
John Woodnutt Duncannon
Eric Corrie Lieutenant Hawke
Michael Byrne
Director
John Gilling
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