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Alatriste (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cartagena Film Festival
Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain
Goya Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
Spanish ( DTS 5.1 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
147 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Commentary
Interactive Menu

Movie filmed in 2006 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
Spain ( Spain, Portugal )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Agustín Díaz Yanes

Written By:
Agustín Díaz Yanes
Arturo Pérez-Reverte

Actors:
Viggo Mortensen ..... Diego Alatriste y Tenorio
Javier Cámara ..... Conde Duque de Olivares
Elena Anaya ..... Angélica de Alquézar
Pilar Bardem ..... Monja
Eduardo Noriega ..... Conde de Guadalmedina
Antonio Dechent ..... Garrote
Juan Echanove ..... Francisco de Quevedo
Eduard Fernández ..... Sebastián Copons
Francesc Garrido ..... Martín Saldaña
Ariadna Gil ..... María de Castro
Nacho Pérez ..... Young Íñigo
Enrico Lo Verso ..... Gualterio Malatesta
Jesús Castejón ..... Luis de Alquézar
Artur Sala ..... Dominico Viejo
Carlos Bardem ..... Iñigo's creditor
Nicolás Belmonte ..... Young Angélica
Nadia de Santiago ..... Malatesta's servant
Cipriano Lodosa ..... Joyera
Pilar López de Ayala ..... Prince Charles of Wales
Cristina Marcos ..... French Captain in Rocroi
Javier Mejía ..... Dutch soldier (voice)
Christophe Miraval ..... The Duke of Bristol
Yvonnick Muller ..... Lope de Balboa
William Rory O'Brien ..... Bragado
Alex O'Dogherty ..... Soldier, Especialista
Francesc Orella ..... Fray Emilio Bocanegra
Joaquín Ortega ..... Capitán Mayor de Rocroi
Blanca Portillo ..... Íñigo de Balboa
Jesús Ruyman ..... Marqués de Buckingham
Paco Tous ..... Pereira
Unax Ugalde
Quim Vila
Luis Zahera

Synopsis:

A fierce soldier fighting for the Spanish cause in Flanders returns to a drastically-different Spain to fulfill the dying wish of a fallen friend, only to find that life isn't what it once was in his decaying homeland in director Agustin Diaz Yanes' adaptation of Arturo Pérez-Revete's popular series of bestselling books. Compelled to fulfill the final wish of his dying friend, noble warrior Alatriste (Viggo Mortensen) makes his way back to Spain to care for the man's young son Iñigo (Nacho Perez and Unax Ugalde). Things have taken a sharp turn for the worst back home, however, and as Alatriste does his best to help the boy reach manhood while earning his keep as a hired swordsman, he sees his country crumbling at the feet of a feeble monarch who is failing to grasp the inner-workings of his own corrupt court. The impulsive handling of the Spanish Inquisition, coupled with the corrosive influence of the Count-Duke of Olivares (Javier Cámara), has brought a once powerful nation to its knees as the growing chasm between the deceitful upper-class and the miserable life of the commoners has effectively served to polarize the populace. In a time where corruption reigns honor has faded, Alatriste remains a lone figure who refuses to relinquish his noble spirit as he raises Iñigo and enters into a passionate love affair with actress Maria de Castro (Ariadna Gil).

Adventure film set in 17th Century Spain, featuring Captain Alatriste and concerning court plots and intrigues, battles in Spanish-ruled Netherlands, and personal relationships and loyalties.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 03 November, 2008.

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