Druids (2001): Cast & Plot
Druids is a 2001 action film directed by Jacques Dorfmann, starring Max von Sydow as Guttuart, Christopher Lambert and Inés Sastre. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Jacques Dorfmann
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Téléfilm Canada
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Druids About?
The premise of Druids without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 60 BC, arch‑druid Guttuart sees a comet, interpreting it as a sign of a new king for Gaul. He travels to Gergovia, the Arverni capital, for a tribal council. Young Vercingetorix and his friend Eponia sneak into the cavern where father Celtill plans to claim a crown. Roman spies disguised as Gauls kill Celtill, throwing the council into chaos and setting the stage for Vercingetorix’s rise.
Druids Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 60s b.c.
- horn the musical instrument
- 1st century b.c.
- gaul
- empire
- army
- warrior
- druid
- destiny
- blood splatter
- sword and shield
- cavalry
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- centurion
- legionnaire
- roman army
- violence
- gore
- blood
- murder
- emperor
- shot with a bow and arrow
- bow and arrow
- sword and sandal
- stabbed with a sword
- archery
- barbarian
- archer
- infantry
- horse
- battlefield
- disarming someone
- spear throwing
- shield
- war violence
- hand to hand combat
- tough guy
- war hero
- hero
- sword
- sword fight
- spear
- solar system
- scar
- pyre
- king
- impalement
- gash in the face
- fire
- esquire
- comet
Druids Cast & Characters
Max von Sydow leads the cast as Guttuart, with Christopher Lambert as Vercingetorix and Inés Sastre as Epona. Directed by Jacques Dorfmann; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jacques Dorfmann
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Max von Sydow as Guttuart -
Christopher Lambert as Vercingetorix - Inés Sastre as Epona
- Klaus Maria Brandauer as Julius Caesar
Also Starring in Druids
· 13 more- Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu Dumnorix
- Claude Brasseur Narrator (voice)
- Jean-Pierre Bergeron Diviciac
- Vincent Moscato Moscatos
- Velimir Velev Centurion
- Rousy Chanev
- Maria Kavardjikova Rhia
- Denis Charvet Cassivelaun
- Yannis Baraban Litavic
- Patrice Bissonnette
- Jean-Pierre Rives Le chef Teuton
- Atanass Atanassov
- Yuri Angelov
More from Jacques Dorfmann
One more film directed by Jacques Dorfmann: Shadow of the Wolf.
Druids Plot Summary
What happens in Druids from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
, Gaul is a patchwork of tribes and destinies, where omens and power plays intertwine. The story opens as the druid chieftain Guttuart, Max von Sydow and his people witness a brilliant comet streak across the sky, a sign they interpret as the arrival of a new king for Gaul. Within the shimmering cavern where Celtill, the Arvernes’ chief, hosts a pivotal gathering, a drama unfurls: a disguised Roman spy fires an arrow at Celtill as he lifts a crown once worn by the old kings, hinting at Rome’s far-reaching designs. Celtill is swiftly placed under arrest by his brother Gobanittio, who seizes the moment and flees with the crown.
Full summary
The whole story of Druids, scene by scene
Druids Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Druids.
How Well Do You Know Druids?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays Vercingetorix, the future leader of the Arvernes?
Druids Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Druidas” and “Druids - Kampf gegen Rom”.
- Also known as
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- Druidas
- Druids - Kampf gegen Rom
- Vercingétorix - Die Legende des Druidenkönigs
- Druids - Der letzte Kampf gegen Rom
- Βερσινζετορίξ: Ο Μεγάλος Πολέμαρχος
- Vercingétorix : La Légende du druide roi
- Druids - La rivolta
- Kampen om Gallien
- Vercingétorix - Kampf gegen Rom
- Druidák alkonya
- Друиди
- Král Galů
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- 검의 제왕
- Друиды
- A Lenda de um Guerreiro
- Druidzi
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Druids FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Druids, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Druids?
Druids runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Druids released?
Druids was released on January 24, 2001.
Who directed Druids?
Druids was directed by Jacques Dorfmann.
More films by Jacques Dorfmann Who is in the cast of Druids?
Druids stars Max von Sydow as Guttuart, Christopher Lambert as Vercingetorix and Inés Sastre as Epona, among 17 credited actors.
Does Druids have a post-credit scene?
No. Druids has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Druids in?
The original language of Druids is French.
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