The read
Audiences rate it 44 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
In 17th century Spain, Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, when near to his death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Audiences rate it 44 points higher than critics do.
262 audience votes
Key crew
- Agustín Díaz YanesDirector
- Agustín Díaz YanesWriter
- Roque BañosOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Viggo MortensenDiego Alatriste
- Elena AnayaAngélica de Alquézar
- Unax UgaldeÍñigo Balboa
- Eduard FernándezSebastián Copons
- Eduardo NoriegaConde de Guadalmedina
- Ariadna GilMaría de Castro
- Juan EchanoveFrancisco de Quevedo
- Javier CámaraConde Duque de Olivares
- Antonio DechentCurro Garrote
- Blanca PortilloFray Emilio Bocanegra
- Francesc GarridoMartín Saldaña
- Pilar López de AyalaMujer de Malatesta
Themes
17th centurythirty years' war (1618-1648)