In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale is a movie originally set to be released in January 2008, directed by Uwe Boll, and based on the game series Dungeon Siege. It is produced by Brightlight Pictures and distributed by Freestyle Releasing. The movie was filmed near the Municipality of Sooke, the western most area of the Greater Victoria, Capital Regional District (CRD), British Columbia, Canada. The locals and First Nations people were recruited as movie extras and other duties. It is rated Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences by the MPAA. Release Date: January 11, 2008 Studio: Freestyle Releasing Director: Uwe Boll Screenwriter: Glenn M. Benest, David Freeman, Doug Taylor Starring: Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ray Liotta, Matthew Lillard, Burt Reynolds, Will Sanderson, Ron Perlman, Claire Forlani, Brian J. White, Kristanna Loken, Gabrielle Rose Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense battle sequences) Official Website: inthenameoftheking.com
A simple family man (Jason Statham) is forced to take up weapons after an wicked sorcerer (Ray Liotta) unleash an army of bloodthirsty beasts that destroy his small village and capture his beautiful wife (Claire Forlani). As the marauding forces overrun the land in an effort to overthrow the king (Burt Reynolds) and his loyal magus (John Rhys-Davies), the once peace-loving peasant and his two companions (Ron Perlman and Will Sanderson) venture into perilous, uncharted terrain on a daring rescue mission. In this breathtaking fantasy adventure, director Uwe Boll conjures up a medieval world filled with royal treachery, dark magic and spectacular battles, all set against some of the most awe-inspiring vistas ever captured on film.
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