The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.
Claes Bang
as William Tell
Connor Swindells
as Gessler
Golshifteh Farahani
as Suna
Jonah Hauer-King
as Rudenz
Ellie Bamber
as Princess Bertha
Rafe Spall
as Stauffacher
Emily Beecham
as Gertrude
Jonathan Pryce
as Attinghausen
Ben Kingsley
as King Albrecht
Solly McLeod
as Melchtal
CinemaSerf
Hmmm. Never before have I heard anyone proudly declare "We are Swiss" in quite such an underwhelming manner before, and that rather sums up the lacklustre performance of Claes Bang as the title character in this verbose crossbow chronology. Traumatised by his experiences in the Crusade, he's now not...