The War Lord
“He Battled Two Empires For The Love Of One Woman.”
Synopsis
A knight in the service of a duke goes to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to build a defensive castle has failed. He begins to rebuild the duke's authority in the face of the barbarians at the border and is making progress until he falls in love with one of the local women.
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THE WAR LORD Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-12
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Chrysagon
Richard Boone
Bors
Rosemary Forsyth
Bronwyn
Maurice Evans
Priest
Guy Stockwell
Draco
Niall MacGinnis
Odins
James Farentino
Marc
Henry Wilcoxon
Frisian Prince
Sammy Ross
Volc
Woodrow Parfrey
Piet
John Alderson
Holbracht
Allen Jaffe
Tybald
Michael Conrad
Rainault
Dal Jenkins
Dirck
Johnny Jensen
Boy Prince
Forrest Wood
Chrysagon Man
Belle Mitchell
Old Woman
Paul Frees
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- John Collier, Millard Kaufman
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Jerome Moross
- Original Title
- The War Lord
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
John Collier, Millard Kaufman, Leslie Stevens
Hans J. Salter, Jerome Moross
Russell Metty
Folmar Blangsted
Walter Seltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
John Collier
Screenplay
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Millard Kaufman
Screenplay
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Costume Design
Walter Seltzer
Producer
Jerome Moross
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War Lord
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What is The War Lord about?
A knight in the service of a duke goes to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to build a defensive castle has failed. He begins to rebuild the duke's authority in the face of the barbarians at the border and is making progress until he falls in love with one of the local women.
Who directed The War Lord?
The War Lord was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in The War Lord?
The principal cast of The War Lord includes Charlton Heston, Richard Boone, Rosemary Forsyth, Maurice Evans, Guy Stockwell.
When was The War Lord released and how long is it?
The War Lord was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The War Lord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The War Lord was composed by Hans J. Salter, Jerome Moross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War Lord?
The War Lord holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).