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The Crusaders (2001): Cast

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The Crusaders is a 2001 adventure drama directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard, starring Johannes Brandrup as Richard, Alessandro Gassmann and Thure Riefenstein. It runs 3 hours 14 minutes.

The Crusaders (2001) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
3h 14m (194 min)
Genres
Adventure , History , Drama , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Lux Vide
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Crusaders About?

The premise of The Crusaders without spoilers.

In the waning years of the eleventh century, Pope Urban II summons a holy war against the Saracens who have seized Jerusalem. Inspired by the papal call, three close friends—Richard, Peter and Andrew—embark on an arduous journey to enlist in the crusading army, hoping to fight for the sacred city.

The Crusaders Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • 1090s
  • 11th century
  • first crusade
  • crusades
  • high middle ages
  • middle ages
  • hairy bush
  • female full frontal nudity
  • crusader
  • pope
  • shot with an arrow
  • bludgeoned to death
+5 more
  • stabbed to death
  • female frontal nudity
  • sword fight
  • murder
  • female nudity
Cast & crew

The Crusaders Cast & Characters

Johannes Brandrup leads the cast as Richard, with Alessandro Gassmann as Peter and Thure Riefenstein as Andrew. Directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard; 20 actors are credited in all.

Details

The Crusaders Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Die Kreuzritter - The Crusaders” and “Las Cruzadas”.

Also known as
  • Die Kreuzritter - The Crusaders
  • Las Cruzadas
  • Les Croisés
  • Korsriddarna
  • Die Kreuzritter
  • Keresztes lovagok
  • Кръстоносци
  • Krzyżowcy
  • Крестоносцы
  • Хрестоносці
  • 十字军

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FAQ

The Crusaders FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Crusaders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Crusaders?

The Crusaders runs 3 hours 14 minutes (194 minutes).

When was The Crusaders released?

The Crusaders was released in 2001.

Who directed The Crusaders?

The Crusaders was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard.

More films by Dominique Othenin-Girard

Who is in the cast of The Crusaders?

The Crusaders stars Johannes Brandrup as Richard, Alessandro Gassmann as Peter and Thure Riefenstein as Andrew, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Crusaders have a post-credit scene?

No. The Crusaders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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