William the Conqueror

Apr 27, 2014

1h 25m

★ 4.7

Overview

England, 11th century. William the Conqueror (ca. 1027-1087) wins the Battle of Hastings (1066), changing the shape of medieval Europe and the course of English history. An account of the life of the extraordinary Norman warrior who became king.

Genres

Documentary

History

TV Movie

Production Companies

Les Films d'Ici

ARTE

Normandy Productions

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Cast

Self - Narrator (voice)

Féodor Atkine

William

Vincent Deniard

Taillefer

Eric Challier

Mathilde

Géraldine Martineau

Harold

Tercelin Kirtley

Odon

Eric Bougnon

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François-David Cardonnel

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Laurent Cottel

Guillaume d'Arques

Alexandre Zambeaux

The English Translator

Alice Déal

Lanfranc

Genti Kame

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