There Be Dragons
2011 · Movie · 1h 52m · PG-13
WarHistoryDrama
"Even saints have a past."
Overview
Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.
Ratings
IMDb
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
Metacritic
33/100
Key crew
- Roland JofféDirector
- Roland JofféScreenplay
- Stephen WarbeckOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Charlie CoxJosemaría
- Dougray ScottRobert
- Wes BentleyManolo
- Olga KurylenkoIldiko
- Rodrigo SantoroOriol
- Golshifteh FarahaniLeila
- Jordi MollàDon Jose
- Ana TorrentDona
- Derek JacobiHonorio
- Geraldine ChaplinAbileyza
- Charles DanceSolono
- Lily ColeAline
Stills
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Themes
spanish civil war (1936-39)based on true storypriestcatholicdyingsaintmartyrdom