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Royal Deceit

Original title: Prince of Jutland
  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
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5.5/10
2.3K
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Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Byrne, Helen Mirren, Andy Serkis, and Tom Wilkinson in Royal Deceit (1994)
An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.
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An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.
IMDb RATING
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2.3K
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  • Director
    • Gabriel Axel
  • Writers
    • Gabriel Axel(screenplay)
    • Erik Kjersgaard(screenplay)
    • Saxo Grammaticus(story "annals Gesta Danorum, 3rd Book")
  • Stars
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Helen Mirren
    • Christian Bale
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  • Director
    • Gabriel Axel
  • Writers
    • Gabriel Axel(screenplay)
    • Erik Kjersgaard(screenplay)
    • Saxo Grammaticus(story "annals Gesta Danorum, 3rd Book")
  • Stars
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Helen Mirren
    • Christian Bale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • Fengeas Fenge
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Geruthas Geruth
    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Amledas Amled
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Aethelwineas Aethelwine
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • Riboldas Ribold
    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Ethelas Ethel
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Ragnaras Ragnar
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Bjornas Bjorn
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Hardvendelas Hardvendel
    Saskia Wickham
    • Gunvoras Gunvor
    Brian Glover
    Brian Glover
    • Caedmanas Caedman
    Mark Williams
    Mark Williams
    • Aslakas Aslak
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Torstenas Torsten
    Philip Rham
    • Aelfredas Aelfred
    Ewen Bremner
    Ewen Bremner
    • Frovinas Frovin
    Richard Dempsey
    Richard Dempsey
    • Sigurdas Sigurd
    David Bateson
    David Bateson
    • Hotheras Hother
    Jess Ingerslev
    • Bjarkeas Bjarke
    • Director
      • Gabriel Axel
    • Writers
      • Gabriel Axel(screenplay)
      • Erik Kjersgaard(screenplay)
      • Saxo Grammaticus(story "annals Gesta Danorum, 3rd Book")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Theatrical movie debut of Andy Serkis (Torsten).
    • Goofs
      On the day Hardvendel dies, Fenge receives a significant cut wound to his upper left arm. The very next day, after Hardvendel's funeral, Fenge is seen stripped in a sauna and there is no trace of the wound whatsoever.
    • Quotes

      Geruth: What have you done?

      Amled: And you mother? What have you done?

      Geruth: You've regained your senses.

      Amled: You can't regained what you've never lost. I'm in my right mind, I always have been. But where has your mind been, and where have your eyes been?

    • Crazy credits
      The director would like to thank Extras for their patience and cooperation.
    • Alternate versions
      The US VHS release of the film under the title "Royal Deceit" cut the film down to 85 minutes. The biggest loss here was the beginning showing Fenge conspiring with the men to kill his brother, and the murder of the king itself. This version begins with the king already dead and Fenge being crowned. A voice over then explains that Amled witnessed his uncle kill his father and is now pretending to be mad.
    • Connections
      Remade as The Northman (2022)

    User reviews28

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    A must for any Christian Bale fan.
    I've been waiting so long to see "Royal Deceit" that I had almost given up hope of ever finding it at any video store. Then on-line film purchasing came along and all my prayers were answered. As I sat and finally witnessed that majesty and of the original Hamlet story, I couldn't help but be thoroughly moved by it. The leading players are marvelous, Christian Bale especially. I am a "Bale-head" and have seen every other one of his films. Everything the young actor touches deserves recognition as a work of true art. He only chooses the best subject matter and scripts. He should certainly be hailed as the best and most courageous actor of the millennium. A must for any Christian Bale fan, or for that matter any fan of true artistic film.
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    • marian_the_librarian
    • Oct 22, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 1994 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • United Kingdom
      • Denmark
      • France
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Thrones & Empires
    • Production companies
      • Les Films Ariane
      • Woodline Films Ltd.
      • Kenneth Madsen Filmproduktion A/S
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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