Movie "Kingdom of Heaven" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Kingdom of Heaven"

It is the time of the Crusades during the Middle Ages - the world shaping 200-year collision between Europe and the East. A blacksmith named Balian has lost his family and nearly his faith. The religious wars raging in the far-off Holy Land seem remote to him, yet he is pulled into that immense drama. Amid the pageantry and intrigues of medieval Jerusalem he falls in love, grows into a leader, and ultimately uses all his courage and skill to defend the city against staggering odds. Destiny comes seeking Balian in the form of a great knight, Godfrey of Ibelin, a Crusader briefly home to France from fighting in the East. Revealing himself as Balian's father, Godfrey shows him the true meaning of knighthood and takes him on a journey across continents to the fabled Holy City. In Jerusalem at that moment--between the Second and Third Crusades--a fragile peace prevails, through the efforts of its enlightened Christian king, Baldwin IV, aided by his advisor Tiberias, and the military restraint of the legendary Muslim leader Saladin. But Baldwin's days are numbered, and strains of fanaticism, greed, and jealousy among the Crusaders threaten to shatter the truce. King Baldwin's vision of peace--a kingdom of heaven--is shared by a handful of knights, including Godfrey of Ibelin, who swear to uphold it with their lives and honor. As Godfrey passes his sword to his son, he also passes on that sacred oath: to protect the helpless, safeguard the peace, and work toward harmony between religions and cultures, so that a kingdom of heaven can flourish on earth. Balian takes the sword and steps into history.

Starring actors in "Kingdom of Heaven" movie:

Martin Hancock as a character Gravedigger Martin Hancock also starred in the next movies: "Sharpe's Peril";

Eva Green as a character Sibylla Eva Green also starred in the next movies: "007 Casino Royale" in a role of Vesper Lynd; "The Golden Compass" in a role of Serafina Pekkala; "Franklyn" in a role of Emilia; "Cracks" in a role of Miss G;

Brendan Gleeson as a character Reynald Brendan Gleeson also starred in the next movies: "28 Days Later..." in a role of Frank; "Gangs of New York" in a role of Walter 'Monk' McGinn; "Artificial Intelligence: AI"; "Troy" in a role of Menelaus; "Cold Mountain" in a role of Stobrod Thewes; "The Tailor of Panama" in a role of Michelangelo 'Mickie' Abraxas; "Mission: Impossible II" in a role of John C. McCloy; "The Village" in a role of August Nicholson; "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" in a role of Alastor 'Mad­Eye' Moody; "Dark Blue" in a role of Jack Van Meter; "The Tiger's Tail" in a role of Liam O'Leary; "Black Irish" in a role of Desmond McKay; "In Bruges" in a role of Ken Blakely; "Lake Placid" in a role of Sheriff Hank Keough; "The Secret of Kells" in a role of Abbot Cellach; "Green Zone";

Michael Sheen as a character Priest Michael Sheen also starred in the next movies: "Underworld" in a role of Lucian; "Timeline" in a role of Lord Oliver; "Laws of Attraction" in a role of Thorne Jamison; "Underworld: Evolution" in a role of Lucian; "Blood Diamond" in a role of Simmons; "Music Within" in a role of Art Honeyman; "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" in a role of Lucian; "Othello" in a role of Lodovico; "The Damned United" in a role of Brian Clough;

Nathalie Cox as a character Balian's Wife Nathalie Cox also starred in the next movies: "Jumper" in a role of Maggie; "Exam" in a role of Blonde;

Jeremy Irons as a character Tiberias Jeremy Irons also starred in the next movies: "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" in a role of Simon Gruber; "The Mission" in a role of Father Gabriel; "Lolita" in a role of Humbert Humbert; "The Fourth Angel" in a role of Jack Elgin; "Casanova" in a role of Pucci; "The Man in the Iron Mask" in a role of Father Aramis the Priest; "Faeries" in a role of The Shapeshifter; "Stealing Beauty" in a role of Alex; "Callas Forever" in a role of Larry Kelly; "Inland Empire" in a role of Kingsley Stewart; "Eragon" in a role of Brom; "Appaloosa" in a role of Randall Bragg; "The Time Machine" in a role of Über-Morlock; "The Lion King" in a role of Scar; "The French Lieutenant's Woman" in a role of Mike;

Eriq Ebouaney as a character Firuz Eriq Ebouaney also starred in the next movies: "Femme Fatale" in a role of Black Tie; "Hitman" in a role of Bwana Ovie; "Transporter 3" in a role of Ice; "Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse" in a role of Flic #2; "Disgrace" in a role of Petrus; "The Nativity Story" in a role of Balthasar;

Edward Norton as a character King Baldwin Edward Norton also starred in the next movies: "American History X" in a role of Derek Vinyard; "Fight Club" in a role of Narrator; "Red Dragon" in a role of Will Graham; "The Score"; "The Italian Job" in a role of Steve; "25th Hour" in a role of Monty Brogan; "Primal Fear" in a role of Aaron Stampler; "The Painted Veil" in a role of Walter Fane; "Down in the Valley" in a role of Harlan; "The Illusionist" in a role of Eisenheim; "Rounders" in a role of Lester 'Worm' Murphy; "Keeping the Faith" in a role of Father Brian Finn; "The Incredible Hulk" in a role of Bruce Banner; "Pride and Glory" in a role of Ray Tierney; "Bustin' Down the Door" in a role of Narrator;

Jouko Ahola as a character Odo Jouko Ahola starred only in the movie "Kingdom of Heaven"

David Thewlis as a character Hospitaler David Thewlis also starred in the next movies: "Dragonheart" in a role of King Einon; "Seven Years in Tibet" in a role of Peter Aufschnaiter; "Timeline" in a role of Robert Doniger; "Basic Instinct 2" in a role of Roy Washburn; "Gangster No. 1" in a role of Freddie Mays; "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" in a role of Father; "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in a role of Remus Lupin; "Veronika Decides to Die" in a role of Dr. Blake;

Liam Neeson as a character Godfrey Liam Neeson also starred in the next movies: "Gangs of New York" in a role of Priest Vallon; "The Mission" in a role of Fielding; "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" in a role of Qui-Gon Jinn; "Batman Begins" in a role of Henri Ducard; "Excalibur" in a role of Gawain; "K-19: The Widowmaker" in a role of Mikhail Polenin; "Krull" in a role of Kegan; "Misérables, Les" in a role of Jean Valjean; "The Bounty" in a role of Seaman Charles Churchill; "Seraphim Falls" in a role of Carver; "Love Actually" in a role of Daniel; "Rob Roy" in a role of Robert Roy MacGregor; "The Dead Pool" in a role of Peter Swan; "Breakfast on Pluto" in a role of Father Liam; "Taken" in a role of Bryan; "Five Minutes of Heaven" in a role of Alistair Little; "Schindler's List" in a role of Oskar Schindler; "Darkman" in a role of Darkman; "The Other Man" in a role of Peter; "Before and After" in a role of Ben Ryan; "Under Suspicion" in a role of Tony Aaron; "Chloe" in a role of David;

Philip Glenister as a character Squire Philip Glenister also starred in the next movies: "Calendar Girls" in a role of Lawrence Sertain;

Orlando Bloom as a character Balian Orlando Bloom also starred in the next movies: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" in a role of Will Turner; "Troy" in a role of Paris; "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in a role of Legolas; "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in a role of Legolas Greenleaf; "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" in a role of Legolas; "Elizabethtown" in a role of Drew Baylor; "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" in a role of Will Turner; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" in a role of Will Turner; "New York, I Love You" in a role of David;

Bronson Webb as a character Apprentice Bronson Webb also starred in the next movies: "Chromophobia" in a role of Hendrix; "Eden Lake" in a role of Reece; "Dead Man Running" in a role of Smudger;

Kevin McKidd as a character English Sergeant Kevin McKidd also starred in the next movies: "Trainspotting" in a role of Tommy; "The Last Legion" in a role of Wulfila; "Made of Honor" in a role of Colin McMurray; "Hannibal Rising" in a role of Kolnas; "Dog Soldiers" in a role of Pvt. Cooper;

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as a character Village Sheriff Nikolaj Coster-Waldau also starred in the next movies: "Wimbledon" in a role of Dieter Prohl; "The Baker" in a role of Bjorn; "Virtuality" in a role of Commander Frank Pike;

Steven Robertson as a character Angelic Priest Steven Robertson also starred in the next movies: "Straightheads";

Marton Csokas as a character Guy de Lusignan Marton Csokas also starred in the next movies: "xXx"; "Kangaroo Jack" in a role of Mr. Smith; "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in a role of Celeborn; "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in a role of Celeborn; "The Bourne Supremacy" in a role of Jarda; "Timeline" in a role of De Kere/Decker; "Asylum" in a role of Edgar Stark; "Creating a World: Aeon Flux" in a role of Trevor Goodchild; "Evilenko" in a role of Vadim Timurouvic Lesiev;

Alexander Siddig as a character Nasir Alexander Siddig also starred in the next movies: "Vertical Limit" in a role of Kareem Nazir; "The Last Legion" in a role of Theodorus Andronikos; "Doomsday" in a role of John Hatcher; "The Nativity Story" in a role of The Angel Gabriel; "Cairo Time" in a role of Tareq Khalifa; "Reign of Fire" in a role of Ajay;