
William the Conqueror
Documentary · History · TV Movie
Overview
England, 11th century. William the Conqueror (ca. 1027-1087) wins the Battle of Hastings (1066), changing the shape of medieval Europe and the course of English history. An account of the life of the extraordinary Norman warrior who became king.
Top Cast


Féodor Atkine
Féodor Atkine
Self - Narrator (voice)
Féodor Atkine
Self - Narrator (voice)


Vincent Deniard
Vincent Deniard
William
Vincent Deniard
William


Eric Challier
Eric Challier
Taillefer
Eric Challier
Taillefer


Géraldine Martineau
Géraldine Martineau
Mathilde
Géraldine Martineau
Mathilde


Tercelin Kirtley
Tercelin Kirtley
Harold
Tercelin Kirtley
Harold


Eric Bougnon
Eric Bougnon
Odon
Eric Bougnon
Odon


François-David Cardonnel
François-David Cardonnel
Robert the Magnificent
François-David Cardonnel
Robert the Magnificent
Laurent Cottel
Laurent Cottel
King of France's Messenger
Laurent Cottel
King of France's Messenger
Alexandre Zambeaux
Alexandre Zambeaux
Guillaume d'Arques
Alexandre Zambeaux
Guillaume d'Arques
Alice Déal
Alice Déal
The English Translator
Alice Déal
The English Translator
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