Tristan and Isolde (film)
| Tristan & Isolde | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster
|
|
| Directed by | Kevin Reynolds |
| Produced by |
|
| Written by | Dean Georgaris |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Anne Dudley |
| Cinematography | Arthur Reinhart |
| Edited by | Peter Boyle |
|
Production
company |
|
| Distributed by |
|
|
Release date
|
|
|
Running time
|
125 minutes |
| Country |
|
| Language | English |
| Box office | $28 million |
Tristan & Isolde is a 2006 epic romantic drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by Dean Georgaris based on the medieval romantic legend of Tristan and Isolde. Produced by Ridley Scott (who had been working on an adaptation since the mid-1970s) and Tony Scott, the film stars James Franco and Sophia Myles, alongside a supporting cast featuring Rufus Sewell, Mark Strong, and Henry Cavill. This was Franchise Pictures' last film before bankruptcy.
The film is set in Great Britain and Ireland, in the Dark Ages, after the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. Lord Marke of Cornwall plans to unify the peoples of Britain – Celts, Angles, Saxons, and Jutes – under himself as high king to resist Irish domination.
Most lords agree to this, as Marke is highly regarded and respected as a fair and courageous leader. The Irish king Donnchadh discovers this and sends troops to attack a Jutish castle where a treaty between the British tribes is being discussed. The raid claims the lives of the castle's lord and his wife, but Marke manages to save their son, Tristan, at the cost of losing a hand. Feeling compassion for the young boy, whose father loyally supported him, Marke welcomes Tristan into his home and regards him as a son.
...
Wikipedia