The Headsman
2005 · Movie · 115 min. · United Kingdom
Director Simon Aeby's epic film chronicles the time-tested loyalty of two friends during Europe's 16th-century Inquisition. Orphans Martin (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Georg (Peter McDonald) bond as children, but walk very different paths as adults. Georg follows his calling to join the church, while Martin becomes an army captain. When fate places Martin in the role of executioner, he must choose between friendship and fundamentalist doctrine.
Direction Simon Aeby
Cast Steven Berkoff · Nikolaj Coster-Waldau · Julie Cox · Lili Gesler · Patrick Godfrey · Anastasia Griffith · Lee Ingleby · Eddie Marsan · Joe Mason · Peter McDonald · John Shrapnel
Soundtrack Matthias Weber
Screenplay Steve Attridge · Susanne Freund
Cinematography Vladimir Smutny
Original title The Headsman
Also known as Shadow of the Sword
4.6
56 votes (FilmAffinity)
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