The Headsman (Shadow of the Sword) (Henker) (2005)

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Release Date: May 13, 2005 Wide

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Also (and more pointedly) entitled The Headsman, Simon Aeby's scope period drama Shadow of the Sword uses its narrative to explore conflicts and tensions during the notorious 16th century Inquisition. Nikolaj Coster Waldau and Peter McDonald play Martin and Georg, two men who meet and bond as youths in a European monastery, then part ways and diverge paths; Georg becomes a cleric at a nearby abbey, Martin a soldier in the Army. The adult men reconnect following a fifteen year absence, and not

R, 1 hr. 48 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Simon Aeby

In Theaters: May 13, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Jan 16, 2007

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The headsman of the title sure knows how to put on a good hack-job. No wonder, because he stars in one.

January 11, 2006 Full Review Source: european-films.net

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AKA: Henker. AKA released on DVD as Shadow of the Sword. Any movie that has three titles is not a good sign. The film is well enough made, good production but I found it endlessly boring. Looks nice but void of a compelling story. The acting is adequate. Unless you are really into movies set in the 1500's....

January 10, 2007