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Well, you all seem solemn enough. It is a solemn business
that brings us here, Oliver. Well, speak of it. The country needs a head of
state, Oliver. It must be governed. Is it not governed by Parliament?
There must be a figurehead. It is our tradition. The
country needs a king, Oliver. God knows, you've said
so many times yourself
that brings us here, Oliver. Well, speak of it. The country needs a head of
state, Oliver. It must be governed. Is it not governed by Parliament?
There must be a figurehead. It is our tradition. The
country needs a king, Oliver. God knows, you've said
so many times yourself
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Well, you all seem solemn enough.
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It is a solemn business
that brings us here, Oliver.
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Well, speak of it.
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The country needs a head of
state, Oliver. It must be governed.
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Is it not governed by Parliament?
There must be a figurehead.
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It is our tradition. The
country needs a king, Oliver.
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God knows, you've said
so many times yourself.
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Movie Summary
Oliver Cromwell can no longer tolerate King Charles' policies, and the self-interest of the ruling class, and leads a civil war to install Parliament as the ultimate ruler of England.
