The War Lord poster

The War Lord (1965)

"He Battled Two Empires For The Love Of One Woman."

6.219652h 3mEN
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Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

EN

Release

November 17, 1965

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Official Trailer

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Overview

A knight in the service of a duke goes to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to build a defensive castle has failed. He begins to rebuild the duke's authority in the face of the barbarians at the border and is making progress until he falls in love with one of the local women.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Chrysagon

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Bors

Rosemary Forsyth

Rosemary Forsyth

Bronwyn

Maurice Evans

Maurice Evans

Priest

Guy Stockwell

Guy Stockwell

Draco

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

Odins

James Farentino

James Farentino

Marc

Henry Wilcoxon

Henry Wilcoxon

Frisian Prince

Sammy Ross

Sammy Ross

Volc

Woodrow Parfrey

Woodrow Parfrey

Piet

John Alderson

John Alderson

Holbracht

Allen Jaffe

Allen Jaffe

Tybald

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The War Lord (1965), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A knight in the service of a duke goes to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to build a defensive castle has failed. He begins to rebuild the duke's authority in the face of the barbarians at the border and is making progress until he falls in love with one of the local women.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The War Lord. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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