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Lionheart

1987 · 104 min

A earnest, old-fashioned medieval adventure that sweeps along with swords, orphans and a noble quest, more stirring than subtle.

Directed by
Franklin J. Schaffner
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Starring
Eric Stoltz, Gabriel Byrne, Nicola Cowper
Tagline
He has the fire of his sword. And the courage of his youth.
Overview
A young knight sets out to join King Richards crusaders. Along the way, he encounters The Black Prince who captures children and sells them as slaves to the Muslims. It is Robert Narra's sworn duty to protect the children and lead them to safety.

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Directed by
Franklin J. Schaffner
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Starring
Eric Stoltz, Gabriel Byrne, Nicola Cowper
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • survival
    • coming-of-age
    • loyalty
    • justice
    • family
    Places
    • countryside
    • wilderness
    • road trip
    Era
    period
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    Action6
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism5
    Romance3
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    adventure, drama
    Directed by
    Franklin J. Schaffner
    Written by
    Richard Outten, Menno Meyjes
    Starring
    Eric Stoltz, Gabriel Byrne, Nicola Cowper, Dexter Fletcher, Deborah Moore, Nicholas Clay, Bruce Purchase, Neil Dickson
    Music
    Jerry Goldsmith
    Cinematography
    Alec Mills
    Runtime
    104 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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