Tower of the First Born
I guardiani del cielo
Synopsis
Despite her friends' warnings, a woman travels to the Sahara, determined to find her missing archaeologist father and the magical tower he was searching for. Aided by a mysterious prince, she battles outlaws and the desert's harsh conditions.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tower of the Firstborn (1998) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-05
Top Cast
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Ben Cross
Michael Shannon / Zadick
Ione Skye
Diane Shannon
Peter Weller
John Shannon
Marco Bonini
Rashid
Guy Lankester
Neil Hogan
Heino Ferch
Leon
Ralph Herforth
Hamsat
Alexander Kerst
Malaspina
Antonella Lualdi
Mother Superior
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
Abdurasam
Romina Mondello
Adriel
Sal Borgese
Husuf
Rodolfo Corsato
Sassard
Gabriele Ferzetti
Father Jacob
Gianni Garko
Commander
Max Volkert Martens
Moulay
Nazzareno Natale
Mushat
Benjamin Sadler
Hornist
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Negrin
- Screenplay & Story
- Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Alberto Negrin, George Eastman
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- I guardiani del cielo
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Taurus Film, Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Negrin
Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Alberto Negrin, George Eastman
Ennio Morricone
Daniele Nannuzzi
Bryan Oates
Brendan Fitzgerald, Enzo Giulioli, Mario Gallo, Francesco Nardello, Steven North
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Negrin
Director
Enzo Giulioli
Producer
Bryan Oates
Editor
Mario Gallo
Producer
Francesco Nardello
Producer
Steven North
Producer
Daniele Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Eleonora Andreatta
Producer
Alberto Verso
Costume Design
Giantito Burchiellaro
Production Design
Alberto Negrin
Writer
Marco Gallo
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
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.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower of the First Born
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tower of the First Born about?
Despite her friends' warnings, a woman travels to the Sahara, determined to find her missing archaeologist father and the magical tower he was searching for. Aided by a mysterious prince, she battles outlaws and the desert's harsh conditions.
Who directed Tower of the First Born?
Tower of the First Born was directed by Alberto Negrin.
Who stars in Tower of the First Born?
The principal cast of Tower of the First Born includes Ben Cross, Ione Skye, Peter Weller, Marco Bonini, Guy Lankester.
When was Tower of the First Born released and how long is it?
Tower of the First Born was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Tower of the First Born?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tower of the First Born was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Tower of the First Born based on a book or true story?
Tower of the First Born is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Valerio Massimo Manfredi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tower of the First Born?
Tower of the First Born holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).