Medieval movies

**TemplarLord** · April 29, 2008, 02:13 PM

So, I know that this is not related to Stainless Steel in any particular way, but as I am a huge fan of medieval movies, I would like for you to list the movies right here, in this topic. For example, I will start this thing off...

Kingdom of Heaven

Short Plot: Balian of Ibelin travels to Jerusalem during the crusades of the 12th century, and there he finds himself as the defender of the city and its people.

Official website: http://www.kingdomofheavendvd.com/

IMDb link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320661/

I guess pretty much all of you viewed this film(some of us quite a handful of times), but in case that you have not viewed this movie, and you love playing Medieval 2 Total War, I wholeheartedly recommend this move.

As a side note, the movies don't have to be released yet, you can preview a movie, post some links about etc.; and as far as I'm concerned the movie doesn't always have to have battles, as long as it is in medieval time. And don't post any spoilers.

**Roboute Guilliman** · April 29, 2008, 02:23 PM

braveheart

**Naked Emperor** · April 29, 2008, 02:25 PM

Flesh+Blood

Short Plot
A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089153/

El Cid

Short Plot
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054847/

**Cultist** · April 29, 2008, 03:09 PM

mongol
its about the rise of Genghis Khan
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416044/
i think the japanese have some good ones on samurais,never saw one tho

**Blakdust** · April 29, 2008, 03:15 PM

Its hard to go past Braveheart, Last Sam Gladiator an 300 for big set piece battles

ill watch almost anything that has swords an such in it, even Knights Tale is fun to fast forward to the jousting

**okdaddio** · April 30, 2008, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Cultist

i think the japanese have some good ones on samurais,never saw one tho

I just watched Kurosawa's Seven Samurai yesterday and it is awesome.

Just make sure you clear about four hours from your schedule.

**stefano89** · April 29, 2008, 03:19 PM

another great movie... troy... I loved it! troy and helen of troy, both great movies

**TempestKhan** · April 29, 2008, 03:21 PM

they need to make MORE medieval movies

**Logik** · April 29, 2008, 03:24 PM

BraveHeart is one of my favorites. And yes they do need to make more movies based on the medieval ages.

**M2TWRocks** · April 29, 2008, 03:25 PM

Excalibur. I believe this movie single handedly is responsible for my love of medieval warfare, armor, knights, swords, etc. Before there were vcr's and dvd players, you have to catch movies whenver they came on HBO. I must have watched this movie 100 times when I was a kid. I still love it!

"Excalibur! I call upon your power!"

**Blizzard Six** · April 29, 2008, 03:29 PM

If you want to watch Kingdom of Heaven, try to get the Director's Cut. The movie is about twice as long as the original, and adds a lot of background stuff for the main characters. It's a lot better.

**aion2006** · April 29, 2008, 03:52 PM

In Blu-ray if I might add. LOL

**CtrlAltDe1337** · April 29, 2008, 03:46 PM

there is an off topic section for a reason guys...

**szelbisz** · April 29, 2008, 05:02 PM

The "Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" with Mila Jovovich was pretty nice. I also love those old movies set in medieval england. There were just tons of it on TCM (or so i remember). Anyone wants to remind me some titles ?

**Harkonnen 52** · May 05, 2008, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by szelbisz

The "Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" with Mila Jovovich was pretty nice. I also love those old movies set in medieval england. There were just tons of it on TCM (or so i remember). Anyone wants to remind me some titles ?

I agree with Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. It was a really good movie in my opinion.

**melancholic** · May 05, 2008, 08:04 PM

I can't believe Monty Python and the Holy Grail hasn't been mentioned yet! (oops it has been mentioned but i guess another vote for this great movie)
On a serious note though, if you are interested in the battlefields of Japan during its Sengoku period, check out Akira Kurosawa's Ran.It's a great adaptation of King Lear and the cavalry charges and the battle sequence in general are so awesome that I suspect horses and people were actually injured during filming.