The War Lord
“He Battled Two Empires For The Love Of One Woman.”
A knight in the service of a duke goes to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to build a defensive castle has failed. He begins to rebuild the duke's authority in the face of the barbarians at the border and is making progress until he falls in love with one of the local women.
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Where is The War Lord streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The War Lord
The War Lord is a 1965 English-language history, drama and war film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The cast is led by Charlton Heston, Richard Boone, Rosemary Forsyth. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The War Lord was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 1965, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Writers
- John Collier, Millard Kaufman
- Release date
- November 17, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The War Lord cast & crew
The War Lord was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and written by John Collier and Millard Kaufman.
The cast features Charlton Heston as Chrysagon, Richard Boone as Bors, Rosemary Forsyth as Bronwyn, Maurice Evans as Priest, Guy Stockwell as Draco, and Niall MacGinnis as Odins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans J. Salter, cinematography is by Russell Metty, and it was produced by Walter Seltzer.
Is The War Lord worth watching?
The War Lord holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 76 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, drama, and war, The War Lord is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The War Lord
The War Lord isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The War Lord
Charlton Heston
Chrysagon
Richard Boone
Bors
Rosemary Forsyth
Bronwyn
Maurice Evans
Priest
Guy Stockwell
Draco
Niall MacGinnis
Odins
James Farentino
Marc
Henry Wilcoxon
Frisian Prince
Sammy Ross
Volc
Woodrow Parfrey
Piet
John Alderson
Holbracht
Allen Jaffe
Tybald
The War Lord — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The War Lord in United States?
The War Lord is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The War Lord in?
The War Lord is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The War Lord?
The War Lord runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The War Lord rated?
The War Lord is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 76 ratings.
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