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The Reckoning

20041h 52mPaul McGuigan

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"The truth shall come to light."

In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.

CrimeDramaMystery
Based On Novel Or BookEnglandHopeVillageBibleMurderPriestFugitivePeriod DramaJustice

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What is The Reckoning (2004) about?

In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.

Who stars in The Reckoning?

The Reckoning stars Paul Bettany (Nicholas), Willem Dafoe (Martin), Tom Hardy (Straw), Brian Cox (Tobias), Simon McBurney (Stephen). The film was directed by Paul McGuigan.

How long is The Reckoning?

The Reckoning has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004.

Where can I watch The Reckoning?

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