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Ring of the Nibelungs

  • TV Movie
  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 3h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
9.6K
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Benno Fürmann and Kristanna Loken in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
aka. Ring of the Nibelungs, aka. Sword of Xanten
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The legend of Siegfried and Brunhild, loosely based on characters from the Norse sagas and the pre-Christian Germanic heroic motifs outlined in the Nibelungensaga.The legend of Siegfried and Brunhild, loosely based on characters from the Norse sagas and the pre-Christian Germanic heroic motifs outlined in the Nibelungensaga.The legend of Siegfried and Brunhild, loosely based on characters from the Norse sagas and the pre-Christian Germanic heroic motifs outlined in the Nibelungensaga.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
9.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Uli Edel
  • Writers
    • Diane Duane
    • Peter Morwood
    • Uli Edel
  • Stars
    • Benno Fürmann
    • Kristanna Loken
    • Alicia Witt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Uli Edel
  • Writers
    • Diane Duane
    • Peter Morwood
    • Uli Edel
  • Stars
    • Benno Fürmann
    • Kristanna Loken
    • Alicia Witt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 101User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Robert Pattinson in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
    Julian Sands, Benno Fürmann, Samuel West, and Robert Pattinson in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
    Benno Fürmann and Kristanna Loken in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
    Benno Fürmann and Kristanna Loken in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
    Alicia Witt, Benno Fürmann, and Kristanna Loken in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
    Kristanna Loken in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
    Benno Fürmann and Kristanna Loken in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
    Benno Fürmann and Kristanna Loken in Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
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    Benno Fürmann
    Benno Fürmann
    • Ericas Eric…
    Kristanna Loken
    Kristanna Loken
    • Brunhildas Brunhild
    Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt
    • Kriemhildas Kriemhild
    Julian Sands
    Julian Sands
    • Hagenas Hagen
    Samuel West
    Samuel West
    • King Guntheras King Gunther
    Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow
    • Eyvindas Eyvind
    Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson
    • Giselheras Giselher
    Mavie Hörbiger
    Mavie Hörbiger
    • Lenaas Lena
    Aletta Bezuidenhout
    Aletta Bezuidenhout
    • Hallberaas Hallbera
    Sean Higgs
    Sean Higgs
    • Alberichas Alberich
    Götz Otto
    Götz Otto
    • King Thorkwinas King Thorkwin
    Ralf Moeller
    Ralf Moeller
    • King Thorkiltas King Thorkilt
    Tamsin MacCarthy
    Tamsin MacCarthy
    • Queen Sieglandas Queen Siegland
    Leonard Moss
    • King Siegmundas King Siegmund
    Ryan Slabbert
    • Siegfried (3 Years)as Siegfried (3 Years)
    Richard Farmer
    • Nibelung Ancientas Nibelung Ancient
    Dean Slater
    Dean Slater
    • Dankwartas Dankwart
    Richard Thomson
    • Saxon Horseman 1as Saxon Horseman 1
    • Director
      • Uli Edel
    • Writers
      • Diane Duane
      • Peter Morwood
      • Uli Edel
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Acting debut of Robert Pattison.
    • Goofs
      When Siegfried is fighting the two Saxon kings he is disarmed of his sword and shield, after being knocked to the ground he retrieves his sword, gets up, and a short piece of action ensues. The shot then changes and he suddenly has his shield for the closing seconds of the fight sequence.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Giselher: [as Brunnhild dies with Siegfried] Today the old gods live again.

      Lena: Today the old gods will die with them.

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #34.1 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      A Dragon's Feast
      Composed by Andrew Raiher

      Performed by Andrew Raiher

      Wunderhorn Music 2004

    User reviews101

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Good effort!
    Short of producing 2+ hour versions of each of the 4 operas in the Ring Cycle, this is simply excellent storytelling. Truly entertaining and worthy of viewing.

    Given the obvious production and time constraints common to almost all television productions, the writers, director and cast have made a quite enjoyable film based on the Norse legends. They know they can't hope to surpass more traditional Wagner opera productions or the cinematic spectaculars like Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia and they don't try. They simply succeed brilliantly at presenting a quite entertaining and enjoyable film variation of the well known tale.

    Kudos!!
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    • Mar 28, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • South Africa
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Curse of the Ring
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Tandem Communications
      • Tandem Productions
      • VIP 2 Medienfonds
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $169,774
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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