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Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948): Cast

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Bonnie Prince Charlie is a 1948 historical drama directed by Anthony Kimmins, starring David Niven as Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Finlay Currie and Jack Hawkins. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Anthony Kimmins
Genres
Drama , History , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bonnie Prince Charlie About?

The premise of Bonnie Prince Charlie without spoilers.

Scotland, 1745. After years of exile, Stuart heir Charles Edward “Bonnie Prince” Charlie lands in the Highlands, intent on rallying clan chiefs to overthrow the House of Hanover and restore his family to the British throne. He hopes the Jacobite cause will spark a nationwide uprising against the Hanoverian regime.

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Cast & crew

Bonnie Prince Charlie Cast & Characters

David Niven leads the cast as Prince Charles Edward Stuart, with Finlay Currie as The Marquis of Tullibardine and Jack Hawkins as Lord George Murray. Directed by Anthony Kimmins; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Anthony Kimmins

More films directed by Anthony Kimmins: The Amorous Prawn, Smiley Gets a Gun, Smiley and Aunt Clara.

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Bonnie Prince Charlie Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Luta por um Trono” and “Viimeinen Stuart”.

Also known as
  • Luta por um Trono
  • Viimeinen Stuart
  • La Grande Révolte
  • Dobry książę Charlie
  • Aventuras do Príncipe Charlie
  • El último Estuardo
  • Äventyraren
  • Carlo di Scozia

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Bonnie Prince Charlie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bonnie Prince Charlie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bonnie Prince Charlie?

Bonnie Prince Charlie runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Bonnie Prince Charlie released?

Bonnie Prince Charlie was released on October 26, 1948.

Who directed Bonnie Prince Charlie?

Bonnie Prince Charlie was directed by Anthony Kimmins.

More films by Anthony Kimmins

Who is in the cast of Bonnie Prince Charlie?

Bonnie Prince Charlie stars David Niven as Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Finlay Currie as The Marquis of Tullibardine and Jack Hawkins as Lord George Murray, among 27 credited actors.

Does Bonnie Prince Charlie have a post-credit scene?

No. Bonnie Prince Charlie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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