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William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England

Synopsis

It was on the bloody battlefield of Hastings in 1066 that William, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed the gallant but battle-weary Harold II of England. From that day on, England would never be the same: uprisings in the north were mercilessly crushed and a new ruling class of Norman barons was gradually established. This programme paints a unique portrait of a man who was at once a great warrior and a ruthless poliotician and statesman. Architect of the Domesday book and builder of countless beautiful churches and castles, William the Conqueror's reign truly shaped the future of the nation.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jeremy Freeston
Screenplay & Story
John Barratt
Original Title
William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
46m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jeremy Freeston

Screenplay & Story

John Barratt

Film Editing

Chris Gormlie

Producers

Bob Carruthers, Geoff Kempin, Michael Lopez, Jeremy Freeston

Department Leadership Roster

John Barratt

Writer

Chris Gormlie

Editor

Jeremy Freeston

Jeremy Freeston

Producer

Jeremy Freeston

Jeremy Freeston

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England about?

It was on the bloody battlefield of Hastings in 1066 that William, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed the gallant but battle-weary Harold II of England. From that day on, England would never be the same: uprisings in the north were mercilessly crushed and a new ruling class of Norman barons was gradually established. This programme paints a unique portrait of a man who was at once a great warrior and a ruthless poliotician and statesman. Architect of the Domesday book and builder of countless beautiful churches and castles, William the Conqueror's reign truly shaped the future of the nation.

Who directed William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England?

William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England was directed by Jeremy Freeston.

Who stars in William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England?

The principal cast of William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England includes Andy Henderson, Jamie Maine.

When was William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England released and how long is it?

William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 46m.