BARBAROSSA - SIEGE LORD
aka Sword of War
Year: 2009
UK DVD: Metrodome Distribution
Cast: Rutger Haouer, Raz Degan, F. Murray Abraham, Christo Jivkov, Antonio Cupo, Cecile Cassel, Kasia Smutniak, angela Molina, Elena Bouryka
Director: Renzo Martinelli
Country: Italy
UK: 123 mins
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong bloody violence
UK DVD Release Date: 4 April 2011
Synopsis
Rutger Hauer stars as Germanic Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in this bloodthirsty tale of a deadly medieval siege.
Set in Northern Italy, Barbarossa plans to capture the regions of South and Centre and recreate the empire, which many years ago belonged to Charlemagne.
As deadly clashes break out between the people of the land, fighting for independence and social status, Barbarossa struggles to keep control.
Featuring epic battles scenes and explosive action, prepare to join the fight for freedom.