Hannibal (2006) (TV)

Director:

Edward Bazalgette

Writers:

Matthew Faulk (writer)
Mark Skeet (writer)

Release Date:

13 April 2006 (Australia)

Genre:

Action | Biography | Drama | History | War

Plot:

It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible...

Plot Keywords:

Elephant | Hannibal | Roman Empire | Character Name In Title

Cast

Alexander Siddig	...	Hannibal
Emilio Doorgasingh	...	Maharbal
Mido Hamada	...	Mago
Hristo Mitzkov	...	Gisko
Shaun Dingwall	...	Scipio
Tristan Gemmill	...	Varro
Ben Cross	...	Fabius
Valentin Ganev	...	Paulius
Bashar Rahal	...	Hasdrubal
Rob Dixon	...	Publius Scipio
Hristo Mutafchiev	...	Vandicar
Teodora Ivanova	...	Imilce
Vincent Riotta	...	Hanno
Ivan Petrushinov	...	Boii Chief
Kenneth Cranham	...	Narrator (voice)

Also Known As:

Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare (International: English title)

Runtime:

Canada:89 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Finland:K-15

Filming Locations:

Bulgaria

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Schöner Ausstattungsfilm - matte Dramaturgie

Nice to look at. Hannibal going over the Alps, the battle of Cannae, war elephants, and the major characters of this epic conflict are worthwhile looking at. The enormous dramatic potential of characters like Hannibal and his Roman adversaries, Varro, Fabius and Scipio have not been transferred to a really thrilling film, though. The whole script sticks very close to the ancient Roman historians Livius and Polybios - almost to the letter. Especially the titles introducing characters or events make the film look like a school film sometimes. Nonetheless Hannibal enthusiasts will have a pleasant evening with this movie.