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Release Year1983
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
Certification12
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorJohn Hawkesworth
WritersJohn Hawkesworth
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsBy the Sword Divided
About By the Sword Divided
This classic period drama series follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Lacey family, living peacefully in Arnescote Castle until the onset of the English Civil War in 1640. Sir Martin Lacey, the head of the family, is steadfastly loyal to the King. However the family is torn apart when his eldest daughter Anne weds John Fletcher - son of a merchant family who support the forces of Cromwell.
Directed by John Hawkesworth, By the Sword Divided leans on a strong ensemble — Sharon Maughan, Rob Edwards — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.
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