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The War Lord
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The War Lord

1965 · 123 min History Drama War
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

A knight in the service of a duke goes to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to build a defensive castle has failed. He begins to rebuild the duke's authority in the face of the barbarians at the border and is making progress until he falls in love with one of the local women.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Chrysagon

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Bors

Rosemary Forsyth

Rosemary Forsyth

Bronwyn

Maurice Evans

Maurice Evans

Priest

Guy Stockwell

Guy Stockwell

Draco

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

Odins

James Farentino

James Farentino

Marc

Henry Wilcoxon

Henry Wilcoxon

Frisian Prince

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Sammy Ross

Volc

Woodrow Parfrey

Woodrow Parfrey

Piet

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