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The Reckoning (2004)
Director: Paul McGuigan
Cast: Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy, Brian Cox
6.4
38%Runtime112 min
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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.
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Fans of gritty crime dramas and historical mysteries will appreciate the unique blend of genres in The Reckoning (2004). Director Paul McGuigan crafts an intriguing tale that follows a fugitive priest who gets caught up with a troupe of actors investigating a murder, blending elements of crime, drama, and suspense with a medieval setting. Standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Paul Bettany and Willem Dafoe, further elevate this compelling cinematic experience.
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The Reckoning, also known as Morality Play, is a 2004 murder mystery drama film directed by Paul McGuigan and starring Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy, Gina McKee, Brian Cox and Vincent Cassel. It was written by Mark Mills and based on the 1995 novel Morality Play by Barry Unsworth. Filming was done on location in Spain, Wales, and England.
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