Kingdom of Heaven - 2005
Kingdom of Heaven is a 2005 epic historical drama film directed and produced by Ridley Scott. It features an ensemble cast including Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson, Marton Csokas, Edward Norton, and Liam Neeson. The film is a heavily fictionalized portrayal of the events leading to the Third Crusade, focusing mainly on Balian of Ibelin, who fights to defend the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem from the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin
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The story follows Balian (played by Orlando Bloom), a village blacksmith who joins his long-estranged father, Baron Godfrey (played by Liam Neeson), as a crusader on the road to Jerusalem. In the holy city, Balian becomes part of the retinue of the leprous King Baldwin IV (played by Edward Norton), who faces dissent led by the treacherous Guy de Lusignan (played by Marton Csokas). Balian must navigate political and personal challenges as he fights to protect the kingdom
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The film received mixed reviews upon its theatrical release but has gained a cult following over the years. It is known for its stunning cinematography, epic battle sequences, and meticulous production design. Ridley Scott later supervised a director's cut of the film, which was released in December 2005 and included additional footage that further expanded the story
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