Coriolanus

"Nature teaches beasts to know their friends."

Jan 20 2012 R 2h 3m
Drama, Thriller, War

Caius Martius, aka Coriolanus, is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from its enemies. Pushed by his ambitious mother to seek the position of consul, Coriolanus is at odds with the masses and unpopular with certain colleagues. When a riot results in his expulsion from Rome, Coriolanus seeks out his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. Together, the pair vow to destroy the great city.

Official Trailer
Plot

The citizens of Rome are hungry. Coriolanus, the hero of Rome, a great soldier and a man of inflexible self-belief despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot. Rome is bloody. Manipulated and out-maneuvered by politicians and even his own mother Volumnia, Coriolanus is banished from Rome. He offers his life or his services to his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius.

Written by

John Logan, William Shakespeare

Directed by

Ralph Fiennes

Cast

Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy, Serbia and Montenegro, United States of America

Production Companies

BBC Films, Synchronistic Pictures, Icon Entertainment International, Lipsync Productions, Atlantic Swiss Productions, Hermetof Pictures, Magna Films, Artemis Films, Magnolia Mae Films, Lonely Dragon, Kalkronkie

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 18 nominations total

Trailers
Coriolanus - Official UK Trailer - On DVD and Blu-ray Now!
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