Shadow of the Sword - A Headsman's Tale (aka Headsman)
Synopsis
Following in the footsteps of Luther, Passion of the Christ and Kingdom of Heaven, Shadow of the Sword is a tale about love, courage and faith put to the test by the ruthless arm of the Church Inquisition in its drive to stamp out reformation in 16th century Europe.
Details
- Year
- 2006
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 108 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
- Simon Aeby
- Producer
- Mike Downey, Peter Rommel
- Co-Producer
- Mike Downey, Peter Rommel
- Editor
- Karin Hartusch
- Screenwriter
- Susanne Freund, Steve Attridge
- Director of Photography
- Vladimir Smutny
- Sound
- Colin Nicholson
- Music
- Matthias Weber
- Principal Cast
- Nikolai Coster-Waldau, Anastasia Griffith, Peter McDonald, Steven Berkoff, Eddie Marsan, Julie Cox, John Shrapnel, Lee Ingleby
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 7th September 2006