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The War Lord

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Chrysagon (Charlton Heston), a powerful knight, is sent to defend a coastal village. He falls in love with Bronwyn (Rosemary Forsyth), who has been promised to Marc (James Farentino). Chrysagon is filled with regret until he learns of a tradition that would allow him to take Bronwyn on the eve of her wedding. When she fails to return the next morning, Chrysagon is accused of holding her hostage. As Marc prepares for war, Chrysagon must also contend with his jealous brother (Guy Stockwell).
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TIME Magazine 04/23/2011
Runs on and on and on, but proves nothing whatever about the survival of the fittest. Go to Full Review
Variety 07/03/2008
Heston is more convincing in his battle scenes than in romancing Rosemary Forsyth, but nevertheless delivers a hard-hitting performance. Go to Full Review
Time Out 01/26/2006
The rituals of pagan mythology are well observed - cabalistic idols, sacrifices - as is Heston's disintegration in the face of a mental force that he can't understand. Go to Full Review
TV Guide 04/23/2011
3/4
An intelligent historical drama, exciting and atmospheric while never losing sight of the human passions that are its driving force. Go to Full Review
Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com 04/20/2006
2/5
Lumbering sword and shield tale with Heston. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/06/2005
2/5
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Peter H @UFpjh 11/24/2022 I loved this movie. Given the time when it was made, it is very realistic. Heston was convincing and Richard Boone rocked as the loyal but tough companion in arms. you can watch on youtube. See more 09/04/2020 Beautifully directed and filmed, wonderful score, well acted, well written, strange love story serves as the backdrop to the real story of tension between two brothers. Guy Stockwell is a standout. Why did we not see him in more quality roles? His scenes with Maurice Evans are worth replaying. The quality of this new Blu-ray is superb. Heston's best scenes are when he's the vulnerable warlord pining away for Forsythe. Fosythe and Farentino are fine, but lack the gravitas of the rest of the cast. One battle scene too many as they take over the third quarter of the film, and some early cheesy matte shots mar this movie. Also, why did they Have Paul Frees dub Michael Conrad and other's voices. The Warlord is an under appreciated gem. See more 04/12/2017 Very good and accurate depiction of Medieval times. Heston gives just slightly better than his usual one note performance. And the synopsis here says 'Mormon' knight when it should say 'Norman Knight'. I will leave that alone! See more 09/04/2016 A solid and sprawling film set in the pre-Columbus days. Very well made and expertly directed by Schaffner, but it's pace sometimes has a problem catching up with the material. See more 07/17/2014 Charlton Heston had carried off the lead is several epics before this one, however whilst he does a decent job here the storyline is not epic material and it can get laborious in parts See more 04/06/2014 Filme of the Four wast on, an I wast to behold thys, o magnificent Heston! 'Twas an after'noon I shalt not spend so pleasured but once a month. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Chrysagon (Charlton Heston), a powerful knight, is sent to defend a coastal village. He falls in love with Bronwyn (Rosemary Forsyth), who has been promised to Marc (James Farentino). Chrysagon is filled with regret until he learns of a tradition that would allow him to take Bronwyn on the eve of her wedding. When she fails to return the next morning, Chrysagon is accused of holding her hostage. As Marc prepares for war, Chrysagon must also contend with his jealous brother (Guy Stockwell).
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Producer
Walter Seltzer
Screenwriter
John Collier, Millard Kaufman
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 3m
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