Witchfinder General
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Synopsis
The year is 1645. The English Civil War is gripping the land and East Anglia, Cromwell's heartland, is swept with religious fervour. Many people believe that the battle between Parliament and King is the mirror of a cosmic battle between God and the Devil. In a little over 18 months, two shadowy figures, Matthew Hopkins and John Stern were instrumental in the prosecution and conviction that always led to the hangman's noose. In an account drawn wholly from court records and testimonies, this film tells the strange story of Britain's most murderous witchhunt.
The year is 1645. The English Civil War is gripping the land and East Anglia, Cromwell's heartland, is swept with religious fervour. Many people believe that the battle between Parliament and King is the mirror of a cosmic battle between God and the Devil. In a little over 18 months, two shadowy figures, Matthew Hopkins and John Stern were instrumental in the prosecution and conviction that always led to the hangman's noose. In an account drawn wholly from court records and testimonies, this film tells the strange story of Britain's most murderous witchhunt.
Duration
1 x 50'
Definition
SD
Genre
History
Subgenre
Factual
Producer
OCTOBER FILMS LTD