Ring of the Nibelungs
“The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.”
Synopsis
In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ring of the Nibelungs trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-09
Top Cast
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Benno Fürmann
Siegfried
Alicia Witt
Kriemhild
Kristanna Loken
Brunnhild
Julian Sands
Hagen
Samuel West
Gunther
Max von Sydow
Eyvind
Robert Pattinson
Giselher
Mavie Hörbiger
Lena
Aletta Bezuidenhout
Hallbera
Sean Higgs
Alberich
Götz Otto
King Thorkwin
Ralf Moeller
King Thorkilt
Tamsin MacCarthy
Queen Siegland
Leonard Moss
King Siegmund
Ryan Slabbert
Siegfried (3 years)
Richard Farmer
Nibelung Ancient
Dean Slater
Dankwart
Richard Thomson
Saxon Horseman 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uli Edel
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Morwood, Diane Duane, Uli Edel
- Original Score
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Original Title
- Ring of the Nibelungs
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Production Studios
- Tandem Communications, TANDEM Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Sat.1, Uncharted Territory, Castlering Productions, The Ring (UK), Octave S.R.L., Channel 4 Television, Patrola Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uli Edel
Peter Morwood, Diane Duane, Uli Edel, Daniela Astroth, David Tully
Ilan Eshkeri
Elemér Ragályi, Giulio Biccari
Roberto Silvi
Volker Engel, Marlow De Mardt, Andreas Grosch, Andreas Schmid, Konstantin Thoeren
Department Leadership Roster
Uli Edel
Director
Volker Engel
Producer
Peter Morwood
Screenplay
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Music Composer
Marlow De Mardt
Producer
Diane Duane
Screenplay
Andreas Schmid
Producer
Konstantin Thoeren
Producer
Andrew Somper
Producer
Oreste Rossignoli
Producer
Rola Bauer
Producer
Carla Thoeren
Producer
Ciro Dammicco
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ring of the Nibelungs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ring of the Nibelungs about?
In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.
Who directed Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in Ring of the Nibelungs?
The principal cast of Ring of the Nibelungs includes Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Kristanna Loken, Julian Sands, Samuel West.
When was Ring of the Nibelungs released and how long is it?
Ring of the Nibelungs was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Ring of the Nibelungs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ring of the Nibelungs was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).