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Expected Release Date: May 6th, 2005 (wide)
Description : The drama focuses on a young blacksmith who becomes a knight and helps defend Jerusalem against the Crusaders. There is also a love story, as the young knight falls in love with a princessDuring the Crusades of the 12th Century, a young blacksmith leads the people of Jerusalem in defense against the Crusaders.Ridley Scott's next project is the historical epic Kingdom of Heaven, which will take place in the 12th century. The story will focus on a young blacksmith (possibly Orlando Bloom) who helps defend Jerusalem against the Crusaders.In 12th century Jerusalem, a peasant becomes a knight so that he can drive the Crusaders, who conquered the city in 1099, away. Complicated matters is a beautiful princess, whom he falls in love with (of course).As the Roman Empire crumbles (circa 450 A.D.), the British Isles are thrown into a loose anarchy as errant knights are entrenched in years of territorial battle. Then, one king emerges to unite them, Arthur, with his concept of a Round Table of united knights. This film aims to tie the legend of Arthur into the realities of the time in which he would have ruled. The details of the plot aren't known, but this film will likely depict the battles that led to Arthur's reign, and the issues that he would have dealt with (the traditional "pulling Excalibur out of the stone" origin story will probably not be used).During the Crusades of the 12th Century, a young blacksmith, Balian of Ibelin (Orlando Bloom) leads the people of Jerusalem in defense against the Crusaders.Set in the 12th century, the film focuses on a young blacksmith who becomes a knight and helps defend Jerusalem against the Crusaders. There is also a love story, as the young knight falls in love with a princess.A 12th-century blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) in Jerusalem becomes a knight to help drive away the Crusaders who took over the city in 1099.
Cast: Orlando Bloom (Balian), Eva Green (Sibylla), Marton Csokas, Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Irons (Tiberias), Liam Neeson (Godfrey of Ibelin), Alexander Siddig (Imad), David Thewlis (Hospitaller), Jouko Ahola; other cast not announced yet. Manufacturers URL : www.foxmovies.com |
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