There Be Dragons

– Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 2 Minutes
Release Year:
2011
There Be Dragons (2011)

Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.

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There Be Dragons (2011) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Mar 2011

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Roland Joffé

Writer:

Roland Joffé

Main Actors:

Charlie Cox, Wes Bentley, Dougray Scott, Rodrigo Santoro

Plot:

A young journalist long ago rejected by his now aged and dying father finds himself investigating one of his father's former friends, a candidate for canonization. Uncovering the two men's complicated relationship from childhood through the horrors of the Spanish Civil War unveils a compelling drama filled with passion, betrayal, love and religion. An action packed story set during a murderous time in history that ultimately serves the present by revealing the importance and timeless power of forgiveness.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Gross profit:

$1,065,439

Production:

Samuel Goldwyn Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
12%
Metacritic:
33%