Black Death
“In an age of darkness, one man will face the ultimate battle against evil.”
Synopsis
As the plague decimates medieval Europe, rumours circulate of a village immune from the plague. There is talk of a necromancer who leads the village and is able to raise the dead. A fearsome knight joined by a cohort of soldiers and a young monk are charged by the church to investigate. Their journey is filled with danger, but it's upon entering the village that their true horror begins.
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Top Cast
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Sean Bean
Ulric
Eddie Redmayne
Osmund
Carice van Houten
Langiva
Kimberley Nixon
Averill
John Lynch
Wolfstan
Tim McInnerny
Hob
Andy Nyman
Dalywag
Daniel Steiner
Monk
David Warner
Abbot
Tobias Kasimirowicz
Grimbold
Emun Elliott
Swire
Tygo Gernandt
Ivo
Jamie Ballard
Griff
Keith Dunphy
Witch Finder
Marianne Graffam
Suspected Witch
Ines Marie Westernströer
Bel
Johnny Harris
Mold
Nike Martens
Elena
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 26, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$383K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Dario Poloni
- Original Score
- Christian Henson
- Original Title
- Black Death
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $383K
- Production Studios
- Egoli Tossell Film, The Post Republic, Ecosse Films, Zephyr Films, HanWay Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Smith
Dario Poloni
Christian Henson
Sebastian Edschmid, Sebastian Meuschel
Stuart Gazzard
Douglas Rae, Robert Bernstein, Phil Robertson, Jens Meurer, Judy Tossell
Department Leadership Roster
Dario Poloni
Screenplay
Douglas Rae
Producer
Petra Wellenstein
Costume Design
Christopher Smith
Director
Sebastian Edschmid
Director of Photography
Robert Bernstein
Producer
Phil Robertson
Producer
Jens Meurer
Producer
John Frankish
Production Design
Stuart Gazzard
Editor
Georg Armin Sauer
Stunt Coordinator
Andreas Schellenberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Christian Henson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Death about?
As the plague decimates medieval Europe, rumours circulate of a village immune from the plague. There is talk of a necromancer who leads the village and is able to raise the dead. A fearsome knight joined by a cohort of soldiers and a young monk are charged by the church to investigate. Their journey is filled with danger, but it's upon entering the village that their true horror begins.
Who directed Black Death?
Black Death was directed by Christopher Smith.
Who stars in Black Death?
The principal cast of Black Death includes Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, Carice van Houten, Kimberley Nixon, John Lynch.
When was Black Death released and how long is it?
Black Death was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Black Death make at the box office?
Black Death grossed $383K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Black Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Death was composed by Christian Henson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Death?
Black Death holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).