William Tell

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.

Cast

Claes Bang

Claes Bang

as William Tell

Connor Swindells

Connor Swindells

as Gessler

Golshifteh Farahani

Golshifteh Farahani

as Suna

Jonah Hauer-King

Jonah Hauer-King

as Rudenz

Ellie Bamber

Ellie Bamber

as Princess Bertha

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

as Stauffacher

Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham

as Gertrude

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

as Attinghausen

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

as King Albrecht

Solly McLeod

Solly McLeod

as Melchtal

Reviews

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...

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