Hammer of the Gods (2013)

A young man transforms into a brutal warrior as he travels the unforgiving landscape in search of his long lost brother, Hakan the Ferrocious, whose people are relying on him to restore order to their kingdom.

Director:

Farren Blackburn

Writer:

Matthew Read

Stars:

Charlie Bewley, Alexandra Dowling, Clive Standen

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Charlie Bewley	...	Steinar
Clive Standen	...	Hagen
James Cosmo	...	King Bagsecg
Elliot Cowan	...	Hakan
Glynis Barber	...	Astrid
Ivan Kaye	...	Ivar
Michael Jibson	...	Grim
Guy Flanagan	...	Jokul
Theo Barklem-Biggs	...	Vali
Alexandra Dowling	...	Agnes
Finlay Robertson	...	Harald
Michael Lindall	...	Saxon Leader
Francis Magee	...	Ulric
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anna Alfieri	...	Viking Cave Dweller
Christian Carroll	...	Drummer

Storyline

A high energy, high concept, stylish action epic set in the Norse world sees a passionate young man transform into a brutal warrior as he travels the unforgiving British landscape in search of his long lost brother Hakan The Ferrocious who his people are relying on to restore order to their kingdom following the bloody death of their king.

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Plot Keywords:

saxon | viking | cave | hanging upside down | bare chested male | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for bloody violence, language including sexual references, and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

MovieScore Media [Sweden] Official Facebook

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 August 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

El martillo de los dioses

Filming Locations:

Beacon national park, Wales

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$164 (USA) (5 July 2013)

Gross:

$438 (USA) (12 July 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vertigo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Steinar: You go to such lengths to build these churches, making sure they strike terror into the hearts of all who come near. It's just a room with a door... no different to a prison.

User Reviews

Viking era in Britain is being wrongly displayed

The main sense that I drew from the film from that start was how forced it all felt. Nothing seemed to really flow together correctly.

This all stems from the fact that, with this time period being underused in films, it never gives an accurate representation of what it was actually like.

The combat was obviously all Hollywood with no correct fighting styles. the clothing that they were are completely impractical with all the sleeveless tops in freezing weather.

The one relieving factor in the whole movie would have to be James Cosmos who I feel is a great actor.