Heart and Sword
Il cuore e la spada
Synopsis
After the death of his father, prince Tristan is living in Cornwall at the court of his uncle, King Marke, who treats him like a son. When the Irish king sends his son Morold over to demand high tax payments, Tristan challenges him to combat. He manages to kill Morold but is very badly injured, and is placed in a boat to be healed by the magic powers of the sea, which takes him across to Ireland.
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Ralf Bauer
Tristano
Léa Bosco
Isotta
Joachim Fuchsberger
Marke
Mandala Tayde
Brangäne
Francis Fulton-Smith
Denoalen
Thure Riefenstein
Riol
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Hoel
Pierre Franckh
Godoin
Maria Schneider
Queen Maga of Ireland
Cedric Baumier
Young Tristano
Pierre Cosso
Kurvenal
Bekim Fehmiu
Gormond
Stefano Corsi
Ogrin
Daniel Ceccaldi
Hoel
Pier Paolo Capponi
Dinas
Affif Ben Badra
Sailor
Achille Brugnini
Vescovo
Oreste D'Ippolito
Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabrizio Costa
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio De Caro
- Original Title
- Il cuore e la spada
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 18m
- Production Studios
- Sat.1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabrizio Costa
Lucio De Caro
Department Leadership Roster
Fabrizio Costa
Director
Lucio De Caro
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart and Sword
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What is Heart and Sword about?
After the death of his father, prince Tristan is living in Cornwall at the court of his uncle, King Marke, who treats him like a son. When the Irish king sends his son Morold over to demand high tax payments, Tristan challenges him to combat. He manages to kill Morold but is very badly injured, and is placed in a boat to be healed by the magic powers of the sea, which takes him across to Ireland.
Who directed Heart and Sword?
Heart and Sword was directed by Fabrizio Costa.
Who stars in Heart and Sword?
The principal cast of Heart and Sword includes Ralf Bauer, Léa Bosco, Joachim Fuchsberger, Mandala Tayde, Francis Fulton-Smith.
When was Heart and Sword released and how long is it?
Heart and Sword was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 3h 18m.