The War Lord (1965): Cast & Plot
The War Lord is a 1965 war drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Charlton Heston as Chrysagon, William O'Connell and Henry Wilcoxon. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The War Lord About?
The premise of The War Lord without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A knight serving a duke is sent to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to raise a defensive castle failed. He works to restore the duke’s authority against bordering barbarian forces and makes progress, but his affection for a local woman forces his loyalty and desire into conflict, placing him between the duke’s realm and encroachers.
The War Lord Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 11th century
- right of the first night
- epic
- sword and shield
- norman
- medieval times
- stabbing
- impalement
- defloration
- defloration by rape
- rapist
- rape culture
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- feudal lord
- normans
- frisian
- christian priest
- rape victim in love with rapist
- rapist in love with victim
- rape turns to consensual sex
- war lord
- feudal society
- knight
- medieval
- historical epic
- duke
- medieval knight
- army
- guard
- norman duke
- based on a stage play
- woman bathes in a river
- voice over narration
- hairy chested man
- bare chested man
- heston and evans
- castle
- female nudity
- male nudity
- nudity
- battle
- archer
- combat
- forest
- bedroom
- ladder
- tower
- lust
- middle ages
- arrow
- shield
The War Lord Cast & Characters
Charlton Heston leads the cast as Chrysagon, with William O'Connell as Volunteer Rejected by Chrysagon (uncredited) and Henry Wilcoxon as Frisian Prince. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Franklin J. Schaffner
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Charlton Heston as Chrysagon - William O'Connell as Volunteer Rejected by Chrysagon (uncredited)
- Henry Wilcoxon as Frisian Prince
- Rosemary Forsyth as Bronwyn
Also Starring in The War Lord
· 16 more- Niall MacGinnis Odins
- James Farentino Marc
- Guy Stockwell Draco
- Richard Boone Bors
- Woodrow Parfrey Piet
- Paul Frees Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Belle Mitchell Old Woman
- John Alderson Holbracht
- Michael Conrad Rainault
- Maurice Evans Priest
- Allen Jaffe Tybald
- Dal Jenkins Dirck
- Kent McCord
- Forrest Wood Chrysagon Man
- Johnny Jensen Boy Prince
- Sammy Ross Volc
The War Lord Plot Summary
What happens in The War Lord from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chrysagon de la Cruex, portrayed by Charlton Heston, is a Norman knight who is given a Flemish village to rule and protect, with the task of maintaining the goodwill of its people toward his Duke. He and his men ride in to repulse Frisian raiders who leave behind a boy, the son of their leader, who conceals his identity.
In the village, Chrysagon encounters Bronwyn, Rosemary Forsyth, who is being harassed by his own men, and he quickly becomes drawn to the woman he has rescued. As time passes, the bond between them deepens, and he finds himself falling for her despite the duties of his position.
Full summary
The whole story of The War Lord, scene by scene
The War Lord Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The War Lord?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The War Lord Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “O Senhor da Guerra” and “El señor de la guerra”.
- Also known as
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- O Senhor da Guerra
- El señor de la guerra
- Die Normannen kommen
- Le Seigneur de la Guerre
- Il principe guerriero
- Hadúr
- Válečník
- 워 로드
- Полководець
- Savaş Lordu
- Ridderen fra Normandiet
- Bóg wojny
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- 战神
- Властелин войны
- De grymma och de tappra
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The War Lord FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The War Lord, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The War Lord?
The War Lord runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The War Lord released?
The War Lord was released on November 17, 1965.
Who directed The War Lord?
The War Lord was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
More films by Franklin J. Schaffner Who is in the cast of The War Lord?
The War Lord stars Charlton Heston as Chrysagon, William O'Connell as Volunteer Rejected by Chrysagon (uncredited) and Henry Wilcoxon as Frisian Prince, among 20 credited actors.
Does The War Lord have a post-credit scene?
No. The War Lord has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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