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The War Lord

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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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Year 1965
Country United States of America
Genre History, Drama, War
Director Franklin J. Schaffner
Runtime 123 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (74 votes)

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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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