A high-concept and broad-ranging documentary that examines the evolving history, culture and application of the Western European sword ... eye-opening detailing.
Reclaiming the Blade (2008)
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Runtime: 3 hrs 2 mins
Genre: Education/General Interest
Synopsis: The sword plays a central role in many of history, literature, and film's most essential stories, but it has been overtaken in modern narratives by the presence of guns. Narrated by LORD OF THE... The sword plays a central role in many of history, literature, and film's most essential stories, but it has been overtaken in modern narratives by the presence of guns. Narrated by LORD OF THE RINGS star John Rhys-Davies, this documentary examines the history of the weapon in both Europe and Asia, featuring interviews with experts, as well as actors and crew in Hollywood, including Bob Anderson, Viggo Mortensen, Karl Urban, and Richard Taylor. [More]
Starring: Bob Anderson, Viggo Mortensen, John Howell, Richard Taylor
Starring: Bob Anderson, Viggo Mortensen, John Howell, Richard Taylor, Karl Urban
Director: Daniel McNicoll
Director: Daniel McNicoll
Screenwriter: Daniel McNicoll
Producer: Erica Black
Composer: David James Nielsen
Studio: Galatia Films
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Whether it will change the way we view cinematic swordplay remains to be seen
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