There Be Dragons (2011)

Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.

Director:

Roland Joffé

Writer:

Roland Joffé

Stars:

Charlie Cox, Wes Bentley, Dougray Scott

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlie Cox	...	Josemaría Escrivá
Wes Bentley	...	Manolo Torres
Dougray Scott	...	Roberto Torres
Rodrigo Santoro	...	Oriol
Jordi Mollà	...	Don José (as Jordi Mollá)
Derek Jacobi	...	Honorio Soto
Golshifteh Farahani	...	Leila
Geraldine Chaplin	...	Abileyza
Unax Ugalde	...	Pedro Casciano
Ana Torrent	...	Doña Dolores
Charles Dance	...	Monsignor Solano
Lily Cole	...	Aline
Olga Kurylenko	...	Ildiko
Alejandro Casaseca	...	Jaime Torres
Yaiza Guimaré	...	Pilar Torres

Storyline

A young journalist long ago rejected by his now aged and dying father finds himself investigating one of his father's former friends, a candidate for canonization. Uncovering the two men's complicated relationship from childhood through the horrors of the Spanish Civil War unveils a compelling drama filled with passion, betrayal, love and religion. An action packed story set during a murderous time in history that ultimately serves the present by revealing the importance and timeless power of forgiveness.

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Plot Keywords:

spanish civil war | forgiveness | saint | dying | starts with narration | 

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Taglines:

Even saints have a past.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and combat sequences, some language and thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Spain USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2011 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Secretos de Pasión

Filming Locations:

Luján, Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Box Office

Budget:

$36,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$705,537 (USA) (6 May 2011)

Gross:

$1,068,392 (USA) (27 May 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antena 3 Films, Mount Santa Fe

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Title Card: All wars begin long before the first shot is fired and continue long after the last bullet has done its job.

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Connections

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User Reviews

An epic history of forgiveness and betrayal in the Spanish civil war

The movie portrays a time when fascism, communism, Nazism, nationalism, anarchism... fought each other in Europe in one of the most turbulent times in Western history. Amid the scenes of war, a priest fights with himself (his dragons) and forgives all the pain suffered. A movie like "The Pianist" or the "Schindler's List". I felt amazed by this movie. It will make you cry an also feel the joy of forgiveness. The battle sequences are well recreated and the actors make and incredible interpretation. The soundtrack is beautiful (composed by Stephen Warbeck: "Shakespeare in Love"). Roland Joffe definitively has returned to an epic drama similar (and better in my opinion) to that of "The Mission". I think it's one of the best movies I have seen this year so far.