The Headsman

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Jelisije J Jul 11 Two men one sworn to the sword the other to the priesthood deal with the conflicts of the time period they live where the rise of a new religious group go against the Catholic church and tears the village the country itself apart. See more @Ollie1972 09/15/2019 Orphans Martin (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Georg (Peter McDonald) bond as children, but walk very different paths as adults during Europe's 16th-century Inquisition. Georg follows his calling to join the church, while Martin becomes an army captain. When fate places Martin in the role of executioner, he must choose between friendship and fundamentalist doctrine... Director Simon Aeby's "Shadow of The Sword" or "The Headsman" is an intriguing and horrifying period piece, but the storyline is somewhat not fully satisfying and the production and the editing is a bit wobbly at times. The cast is ok and we get ok performances. Liked lovely Anastasia Griffith as Anna. However "Shadow of The Sword" is an ok period piece. See more 04/29/2017 3 ud af 5 bøddelsværd. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau er byens skarpretter i denne film, der foregår i det mørke Tyskland i 1500-tallet, dengang kirken opførte sig, som Saudi-Arabien gør i dag. Der ruller hoveder og skæres tunger, men filmen er faktisk bedre, end man umiddelbart skulle tro. Coster-Waldau er rigtig god, og Steven Berkoff er i sit ondeste es som inkvisitor. See more 08/04/2016 OK period pic not much else though See more 10/13/2012 A surprisingly well made production that uses real locations to great effect. See more 06/28/2012 Good action, and story but isn't perfect. But it's interesting and entertaining, and that's plenty. I liked this movie, and those with an interest in drama, history, or both will find something there for them, too. See more Read all reviews

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