Good start and ending, weak middle, but magnificent photography and haunting score "Kingdom of Heaven" (2005) isn’t as good as contemporaneous sword & sandal flicks "Troy" (one of my favorites) and "King Arthur" (very good), but it's not bad either. THE PLOT: After the death of his child and suicide of his wife, Balian (Orlando Bloom) meets his long, lost father (Liam Neeson) who encourages him to go to…
Top Cast
Orlando Bloom
Balian de Ibelin
Eva Green
Sibylla
Jeremy Irons
Tiberias
David Thewlis
Hospitaler
Ghassan Massoud
Saladin
Liam Neeson
Godfrey de Ibelin
Brendan Gleeson
Reynald de Chatillon
Marton Csokas
Guy de Lusignan
Alexander Siddig
Nasir
Michael Sheen
Priest
Khaled El Nabawy
Mullah
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Village Sheriff
Kevin McKidd
English Sergeant
Velibor Topic
Almaric
Jon Finch
Patriarch of Jerusalem
Ulrich Thomsen
Templar Master
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One of the most hated movies by Ridley Scott, that shows the difference of what versions and cuts can have on a movie. This movie have a Theatrical version (144 min.) a Director's Cut (189 min.) and Director's Cut Roadshow Version (194 min.) (that I watched years after watching the theatrical on cinema). The movie is loosely based on the story of Balian I of Ibelin (originally a noble of French or Italy, but…
FAQ about Kingdom of Heaven
What is Kingdom of Heaven about?
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
When was Kingdom of Heaven released?
Kingdom of Heaven was released in 2005.
What genres does Kingdom of Heaven belong to?
Kingdom of Heaven is categorised as Drama, Action, Adventure, History, War.
Who stars in Kingdom of Heaven?
The cast of Kingdom of Heaven includes Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Ghassan Massoud.