Royal Deceit

Original title: Prince of Jutland

1994
R
1h 47m

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5.4/10

2.6K

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Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Byrne, Helen Mirren, Andy Serkis, and Tom Wilkinson in Royal Deceit (1994)

An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.

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An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.An old Norse legend of revenge, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy - Hamlet.

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IMDb RATING

5.4/10

2.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Theatrical movie debut of Andy Serkis (Torsten).

Goofs
On the day Hardvendel dies, Fenge receives a significant cut wound to his upper left arm. The very next day, after Hardvendel's funeral, Fenge is seen stripped in a sauna and there is no trace of the wound whatsoever.

Quotes
Geruth: What have you done?
Amled: And you mother? What have you done?
Geruth: You've regained your senses.
Amled: You can't regained what you've never lost. I'm in my right mind, I always have been. But where has your mind been, and where have your eyes been?

Crazy credits
"I would like to thank my Mother for introducing me to, and teaching me to love these ancient Chronicles." - Gabriel Axel

Alternate versions
The US VHS release of the film under the title "Royal Deceit" cut the film down to 85 minutes. The biggest loss here was the beginning showing Fenge conspiring with the men to kill his brother, and the murder of the king itself. This version begins with the king already dead and Fenge being crowned. A voice over then explains that Amled witnessed his uncle kill his father and is now pretending to be mad.

Connections
Remade as The Northman (2022)

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A must for any Christian Bale fan.

I've been waiting so long to see "Royal Deceit" that I had almost given up hope of ever finding it at any video store. Then on-line film purchasing came along and all my prayers were answered. As I sat and finally witnessed that majesty and of the original Hamlet story, I couldn't help but be thoroughly moved by it. The leading players are marvelous, Christian Bale especially. I am a "Bale-head" and have seen every other one of his films. Everything the young actor touches deserves recognition as a work of true art. He only chooses the best subject matter and scripts. He should certainly be hailed as the best and most courageous actor of the millennium. A must for any Christian Bale fan, or for that matter any fan of true artistic film.