The Headsman
Overview
The story of time-tested loyalty of two friends during Europe’s 16th-century Inquisition. Orphans Martin (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Georg (Peter McDonald) bond as children, but walk very different paths as adults. Georg follows his calling to join the church, while Martin becomes an army captain. When fate places Martin in the role of executioner, he must choose between friendship and fundamentalist doctrine.
Details
Director
Simon Aeby
Cast
Anastasia Griffith, Brian Pettifer, Eddie Marsan, John Shrapnel, Julie Cox, Lee Ingleby, Maria Hofstätter, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter McDonald, Steven Berkoff
Genre
Drama
Country
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Release Year
2005
Runtime:
1h 55m
Release Date:
2006-01-20
Awards:
Awards, 1 nomination total
