Attila 

A romanced story of Attila the Hun, from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader, strategist and lover and the movie shows his respect ... See full summary »

Stars:

Pauline Lynch, Steven Berkoff, Andrew Pleavin

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Pauline Lynch	...	Galen 2 episodes, 2001
Steven Berkoff	...	King Rua 2 episodes, 2001
Andrew Pleavin	...	Orestes 2 episodes, 2001
Tommy Flanagan	...	Bleda 2 episodes, 2001
Kirsty Mitchell	...	Honoria 2 episodes, 2001
Jonathan Hyde	...	Felix 2 episodes, 2001
Tim Curry	...	Theodosius 2 episodes, 2001
Janet Henfrey	...	Palcharia 2 episodes, 2001
Liam Cunningham	...	King Theodoric 2 episodes, 2001
Rollo Weeks	...	Young Attila 2 episodes, 2001
Kate Steavenson-Payne	...	Lydia 2 episodes, 2001
Richard Lumsden	...	Petronius 2 episodes, 2001
Mark Letheren	...	Thorismund 2 episodes, 2001
Jolyon Baker	...	Mundzuk 2 episodes, 2001
David Bailie	...	Shaman 2 episodes, 2001
Powers Boothe	...	Flavius Aetius 2 episodes, 2001
Gerard Butler	...	Attila the Hun 2 episodes, 2001
Alice Krige	...	Placida 2 episodes, 2001
Simmone Mackinnon	...	Ildico / ... 2 episodes, 2001
Reg Rogers	...	Valentinian 2 episodes, 2001

Storyline

A romanced story of Attila the Hun, from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader, strategist and lover and the movie shows his respect to the great Roman strategist Flavius Aetius, his loves and passions, the gossips, intrigues and betrayals in Rome, all of these feelings evolved by magic and mysticism.

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Plot Keywords:

hun | roman | death | army | barbarian | 

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Taglines:

Men followed. Women worshiped. Rome trembled.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA Lithuania

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 January 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Atila Hunski

Filming Locations:

Lithuania

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alphaville Films, Attila Productions, Michael R. Joyce Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

177 min 60 min (3 episodes) 184 min (TV) (4 parts) 171 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the orgy scene, Honoria is wearing a style of corset for her top which was not invented until several hundred years later.

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Quotes

Placidia: Actius, you told me that if Attila attacked the West it would be on your head. Do you begin to feel the WEIGHT?

User Reviews

A great romp!

Who cares if Attila isn't accurate historically? Who cares if Powers Boothe's acting is stilted. Who cares if the costumes are "out of period?" The fabulous scenery is worth the watch. And so is watching that fantastic Scottish rogue, Gerard Butler, playing a powerful Attila. Wish that the real Attila was as sexy, fair, and fabulous as Gerard. The ladies are also good to look at, and do a credible job of acting. The young lady who plays the "witch" is unusual and quite interesting in her part.

The difference between life in Rome and life where Attila lives is striking. From cool marble hallways and communal baths to ragged huts and river baths, it makes you realize just how advanced Rome was in those days.

Gerard Butler, however, was the strength of the series. He has that rare quality that makes it difficult for most people to take their eyes off him. His eyes are chameleon's, changing from penetrating, to loving, to laughing, and back again. Sometimes brown, sometimes hazel, sometimes a stunning green, they appear to change with his moods.

This is an actor to watch. His star is definitely rising.

Dotty McMillan