Kingdom of Heaven
A sweeping, somber historical epic that immerses you in a morally complex world of war and faith, demanding patience but rewarding with emotional weight.
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Troy
A sweeping, tragic epic that balances grand battles with intimate moments of love and loss, demanding attention but rewarding with emotional weight.
About 2004 film by Wolfgang Petersen
Genres drama, action, war, sword-and-sandal
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Written by David Benioff
Starring Brad Pitt, Peter O'Toole, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Julie Christie, Sean Bean, Eric Bana, Brendan Gleeson
Music James Horner
Runtime 163 min
Country United States, United Kingdom, Malta
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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