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Sweeping historical drama. Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival’s treachery – but he is ignored.
In the mid-11th century, noblemen Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are exploited as pawns in royal plots on both side of the Channel. The coronation of King Edward in England leads to the pair’s first encounter. Harold warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival’s treachery – but he is ignored.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Harold Godwinson | James Norton |
William of Normandy | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau |
King Edward | Eddie Marsan |
Lady Emma | Juliet Stevenson |
Matilda of Normandy | Clemence Poesy |
Edith | Emily Beecham |
Godwin | Geoff Bell |
Gytha | Clare Holman |
Fitzosbern | Ingvar Sigurdsson |
Sweyn | Elliot Cowan |
Tostig | Luther Ford |
Queen Gunhild | Bo Bragason |
King Henry of France | Jean-Marc Barr |
Morcar | Elander Moore |
Odo | Léo Legrand |
Writer | Michael Robert Johnson |
Director | Baltasar Kormákur |
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- Yesterday 21:10
- Friday 02:00
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