July 5, 2001
AlloCiné
British Duo Against the King
(translated from the original French)

Dougray Scott and Ray Winstone will be the stars of the historical film "Cromwell and Fairfax " which will be based on an episode in the life of Oliver Cromwell.

Scotsman, Dougray Scott (the villain in Mission: Impossible 2), and Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast) will be the stars of Cromwell and Fairfax, put to screen by Mike Barker, the director of The Best Laid Plans in 1998.

The film will be based on their friendship, then their rivalry in the 17th century when General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, combined in a fight against England's King Charles I.  Dougray Scott will portray General Fairfax and Ray Winstone will be Oliver Cromwell, future responsible for the English Parliament. Production begins in  September, for an anticipated release near the end of the 2002.

T.c. - AlloCiné 05 Juillet 2001