Towards the end of the eleventh century, Pope Urban II announces a crusade against the Saracens, who have occupied the holy city of Jerusalem. Three young friends Richard, Peter and Andrew set off to join the crusading army.
Production
Genuinely impressive 11th-century sets that deserved a better script.
Costume
Chainmail and tunics so authentic you'll smell the sweat through the screen.
Director
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Alessandro Gassmann
Peter
Johannes Brandrup
Richard
Thure Riefenstein
Andrew
Barbora Bobuľová
Rachel
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Corrado
Rodolfo Corsato
Bastiano
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Alessio
Thomas Heinze
Prinz Roland
Franco Nero
Ibnazul
Dieter Kirchlechner
Baron William
Karin Proia
Maria
Antonino Iuorio
Massoud
Flavio Insinna
Bartolomew
Dubravko Jovanović
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was originally a two-part Italian TV miniseries edited into a theatrical release, explaining the runtime that dares you to sit still.
Released months after 9/11, its 'clash of civilizations' framing landed with thudding awkwardness critics didn't miss.
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