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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Paul McGuigan |
| Stars: |
Willem Dafoe |
| Actors: |
Ewen Bremner |
| Genre: |
Horror/Suspense |
| Subgenre: |
Suspense · Religion · Based On A Novel · Drama · Mystery · Mystery/Suspense |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD |
| UPC: |
097363408741 |
| Release Date: |
2004 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 50min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 1hr 50min
Release Company: Paramount Home Entertainment (August 03, 2004)
UPC: 097363408741 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 50min
Release Company: Paramount Home Entertainment (August 03, 2004)
UPC: 097363408734 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Mark Mills |
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Professional Reviews
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(03/05/2004, p.E4, Manohla Dargis): "[T]he story moves at a steady clip, generating enough mystery to keep you guessing and enough atmosphere to keep you interested." |
| More Information |
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Set in England during the late 1300s, Paul McGuigan's THE RECKONING follows Nicholas (Paul Bettany), a young priest literally running from his past. After encountering a band of wandering actors, Nicholas is grudgingly allowed into the fold by the good-natured Martin (Willem Dafoe). When the troupe reaches an impoverished village, they get word of a strange murder and look into the story as the basis for a new play. However, Nicholas and Martin uncover more than they'd expected, and soon a deeper mystery emerges. Meanwhile, as Nicholas attempts to find justice, he also struggles to come to terms with his own troubled history. <br> <br> A medieval murder mystery in the vein of THE NAME OF THE ROSE, THE RECKONING is based on the Barry Unsworth novel MORALITY PLAY. Under the artfully somber direction of previous collaborator McGuigan, Bettany turns in an excellent performance as a guilt-ridden priest struggling to atone for his sins. In addition to Dafoe, the film also features fine supporting actors such ... |
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