Bonnie Prince Charlie

Bonnie Prince Charlie

1948 · 114 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, History, War

Scotland, 1745. After decades of exile, Prince Charles Edward Stuart secretly lands with the purpose of revolting the Highland chieftains against the German House of Hanover, ruler of Great Britain.

Directed by Anthony Kimmins · Written by Clemence Dane

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