Charlemagne (1993– )
"Charlemagne, le prince à cheval" (original title)

Young Charlemagns is placed on the Frankish throne in the middle of the 8th Century A.D. Despite having many powerful enemies he slowly unites the nations of Western Europe and rebuilds civilization on the ruins of the Roman Empire.

Stars:

Christian Brendel, Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus, Paolo Bonacelli

Cast

Series cast summary:
Christian Brendel	...	Charlemagne (2 episodes, 1994)
Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus	...	Eginhard (2 episodes, 1994)
Paolo Bonacelli	...	Vitale (2 episodes, 1994)
Vanni Corbellini	...	Ganelon (2 episodes, 1994)
Valentine Varela	...	Luitpergue (2 episodes, 1994)
Cris Campion	...	Pépin le Bossu (2 episodes, 1994)
François D'Aubigny	...	Gilbert (2 episodes, 1994)
Pier Luigi Misasi	...	Pascalis (2 episodes, 1994)
Frank Finlay	...	Alcuin de York (2 episodes, 1994)
Peter Sattmann	...	Tassilon (2 episodes, 1994)
Helmut Griem	...	Widukind (2 episodes, 1994)
Sergio Fantoni	...	Pape Hadrien (2 episodes, 1994)
Iván Kamarás	...	Prince Pippin (2 episodes, 1994)

Storyline

Young Charles is placed on the Frankish throne in the middle of the 8th Century A.D. Despite having many powerful enemies he slowly unites the nations of Western Europe and rebuilds civilization on the ruins of the Roman Empire.

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Plot Keywords:

pope | 8th century | battle | frankish empire | loss of wife | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | War

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Details

Country:

France Italy Germany

Language:

French

Release Date:

28 February 1993 (France)

Also Known As:

Charlemagne

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beta Film, France 2 (FR2), France 3 (FR 3)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 90 min (3 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Must be reissued on DVD! ;was on 5 VHS tapes

Not only was Helmut Griem excellent as Wiederkund, but Lino Capolicchio excels as "little" Pope Leo III !

When I originally saw this in 1994, I right-away saw in Capolicchio as "little Leo", our Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger...who is now of course our Pope Benedict XVI....Incredible, but that was my first impression!!!

Dark Aeges, HAH! Seeing this will make you yearn to know more about Fr.Alcuin of York (played by Frank Finlay), the greatness of "Karl derGrosse" (Christian Brendel) and the tragedy of Roland (Xavier duLac). It shows the conversion of the Germanic Tribes, their humility, and the splendour of European history. Beautifully acted, beautifully written, and inspirationally Catholic!

You will take the whole "epic" to heart indeed!