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Royal Deceit
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Title: Royal Deceit (1994)
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| Gabriel Byrne | ... |
Fenge
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| Helen Mirren | ... |
Geruth
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| Brian Cox | ... |
Aethelwine
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| Steven Waddington | ... |
Ribold
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| Kate Beckinsale | ... |
Ethel
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| Tony Haygarth | ... |
Ragnar
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| Freddie Jones | ... |
Bjorn
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| Tom Wilkinson | ... |
Hardvendel
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Saskia Wickham | ... |
Gunvor
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Brian Glover | ... |
Caedman
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| Mark Williams | ... |
Aslak
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| Andy Serkis | ... |
Torsten
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Philip Rham | ... |
Aelfred
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| Ewen Bremner | ... |
Frovin
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This re-telling of Hamlet goes back to the original Danish source material. The opening scenario remains the same: Hamlet's father murdered by his brother who then weds the widowed mother. Hamlet must discover his strength and leadership that will allow him to regain his rightful throne. Don't expect an ending which matches the Bard's though, this is more like a true Viking epic. Written by Victor R. Volkman <sysop@HAL9K.com>
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begins with narration | apple | starts with narration | rope | dead body |Taglines:
His Quest for Vengeance... May Cost Him Everything.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some violence and scenes of nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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23 February 1994 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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This is certainly not a film for you if you prefer Hollywood productions. It has absolutely nothing to do with Shakespeare. Nor is it a film about Hamlet. It is, however, definitely a film about Amled, Prince of Jutland and follows, as such, the narrative by Saxo Grammaticus. The director has fully understood this and has carefully adjusted the tone and atmosphere of the film to match the ancient Viking saga. Life was simple in those days, as were the words. There is no melancholy, brooding and doubting prince in this film, there is only a prince with his heart set on calculated revenge with more than a spot of quick wit and humor. So, if you want to dive in and give this film a chance, you have to keep an open mind. If you do that, you're in for a unique experience that will broaden your horizon and teach you to appreciate alternative film making. IMO, one of the best saga films ever made.