The Headsman
Overview
The story of time-tested loyalty of two friends during Europe’s 16th-century Inquisition. Orphans Martin (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Georg (Peter McDonald) bond as children, but walk very different paths as adults. Georg follows his calling to join the church, while Martin becomes an army captain. When fate places Martin in the role of executioner, he must choose between friendship and fundamentalist doctrine.
Released:
January 20, 2006
Genre:
Drama
Country:
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Duration:
1h 55m
Cast:
Anastasia Griffith, Brian Pettifer, Eddie Marsan, John Shrapnel, Julie Cox
Director:
Simon Aeby
