The Legend of William Tell
William Tell, a master archer and humble family man, endures the oppressive rule of the Austrian bailiff Gessler in the Swiss Alps. When the tyrant commands all to bow before his hat mounted on a pole, Tell defiantly refuses. As punishment, Gessler forces him to shoot an apple off his own son's head with a single arrow. This act of resistance ignites a firestorm of rebellion among the subjugated people. The legend unfolds as a sweeping tale of paternal devotion, individual courage, and the collective yearning for liberty, where the flight of an arrow challenges the might of an empire.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Director | Fred Olen Ray |
| Runtime | 86 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The 2006 rendition approaches the myth with a sturdy, traditional epic sensibility, grounding the fable in tangible family stakes and physical struggle. Its pacing allows the moral weight of Tell's choice to resonate fully.
What lingers after the final arrow flies is the potent metaphor of one man's precision overthrowing blind tyranny. The film serves as a timeless reminder of the courage required to stand alone. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Fred Olen Ray
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Craggy alpine vistas, the shadow of the tyrant's castle, and the held breath before the bowstring's release.
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