The Headsman
Rating: 6.1/950 Plot Summary:
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.
Director: Simon Aeby
Running time: 1h 55min
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Release date: 20 January 2006 (Austria)
Cast: Steven Berkoff, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Julie Cox, Lili Gesler, Patrick Godfrey, Anastasia Griffith, Maria Hofstätter, Lee Ingleby, Eddie Marsan, Joe Mason, Peter McDonald
