Rent The Crusades: Crescent and the Cross (2005)
3.7 of 5 from 47 ratings
3h 0min
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- Synopsis:
"The Crusades: Crescent and the Cross" presents the epic battle between two Middle Age superpowers: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided the fate of the Holy Land of the Middle East. Only a tiny strip of land, just a few hundred miles long, it contained the ultimate prize, the city of Jerusalem. Experience the murder, treachery and bloodshed of the First, Second and Third Crusades through the eyes of key historical figures such as Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, King Louis VII, and Nur al-Din. With breathtaking CGI-enhanced visuals, heart-pounding re-enactments and stunning footage from rarely seen locations, this documentary brings the legendary chapter of history alive and offers fresh insight for a new generation in conflict. - Actors:
- Keith David, Nayef Rashed
- Directors:
- Stuart Elliott, Mark Lewis
- Producers:
- Steffan Boje, Richard Bradley, Mark Lewis
- Narrated By:
- Keith David
- Studio:
- History Channel
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 28/09/2009
- Run Time:
- 180 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 2.0
- Subtitles:
- None
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
