There Be Dragons
“Even saints have a past.”
Synopsis
Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.
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There Be Dragons - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-27
Top Cast
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Charlie Cox
Josemaría
Dougray Scott
Robert
Wes Bentley
Manolo
Olga Kurylenko
Ildiko
Rodrigo Santoro
Oriol
Golshifteh Farahani
Leila
Jordi Mollà
Don Jose
Ana Torrent
Dona
Derek Jacobi
Honorio
Geraldine Chaplin
Abileyza
Charles Dance
Solono
Lily Cole
Aline
Unax Ugalde
Pedro
Jan Cornet
Ortiz
Fernando Margenet
Thug 3
Agustín Bruzzone
French man
Marcos Woinsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
May 6, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Joffé
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- There Be Dragons
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- ransom films, Atresmedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Joffé
Roland Joffé
Stephen Warbeck
Gabriel Beristain
Richard Nord
Roland Joffé
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Joffé
Director
Roland Joffé
Screenplay
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Richard Nord
Editor
Roland Joffé
Producer
Eugenio Zanetti
Production Design
Ricardo Cruz
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About There Be Dragons
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What is There Be Dragons about?
Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.
Who directed There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons was directed by Roland Joffé.
Who stars in There Be Dragons?
The principal cast of There Be Dragons includes Charlie Cox, Dougray Scott, Wes Bentley, Olga Kurylenko, Rodrigo Santoro.
When was There Be Dragons released and how long is it?
There Be Dragons was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for There Be Dragons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for There Be Dragons was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).