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"Kingdom of Heaven" is a 2005 historical epic directed by Ridley Scott that depicts the Crusades during the 12th century, focusing on a blacksmith who becomes caught up in the conflict over control of Jerusalem. The film is significant as an ambitious, large-scale production that explores themes of religious conflict, honor, and moral complexity during one of history's most contentious periods.
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7.0After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Released: 2005-05-03144 minDir: Ridley ScottDrama, Action, Adventure, History, WarBudget: $130MBox office: $218M
Cast
- Orlando Bloom as Balian de Ibelin
- Eva Green as Sibylla
- Jeremy Irons as Tiberias
- David Thewlis as Hospitaler
- Ghassan Massoud as Saladin
- Liam Neeson as Godfrey de Ibelin
Themes
- blacksmith
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Kingdom of Heaven is a 2005 epic historical drama film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by William Monahan. It features an ensemble cast including Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson, Marton Csokas, and Liam Neeson.
The film is a 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.