The Spanish Sword

The Spanish Sword is a low budget 1962 British second feature ('B')^[1] adventure film directed by Ernest Morris and starring Ronald Howard, June Thorburn and Nigel Green.^[2][3][4] It was written by Brian Clemens and produced by The Danzigers.

The Spanish Sword
Directed by	Ernest Morris
Written by	Brian Clemens (story)
Produced by	Edward J. Danziger Harry Lee Danziger Brian Taylor
Cinematography	Walter J. Harvey (as Jimmy Harvey)
Edited by	Peter Pitt
Music by	Bill LeSage
Production company	Danziger Productions
Distributed by	United Artists Corporation (UK)
Release date	January 1962 (1962-01) (UK)
Running time	62 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

A knight protects the treasure of Henry III of England from a thieving baron.

Plot

Rebellion breaks out during the reign of Henry III, and a brave knight foils the plans of a baron to steal the treasure of the King.

Cast

• Ronald Howard as Sir Richard Clovell
• June Thorburn as Lady Eleanor
• Nigel Green as Baron Breaute
• Trader Faulkner as Philip
• Derrick Sherwin as Edmund
• Robin Hunter as Thomas of Exeter
• Sheila Whittingham as Frances
• Barry Shawzin as Redbeard
• Garard Green as sergeant

Critical reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Loyal knighthood-versus-treacherous tyranny in the reign of Henry III: unconvincing swordplay, tame characterisation and incident, direction without spark."^[5]

TV Guide wrote: "a weak script is saved by some impressive battle scenes and authentic-looking costuming."^[6]