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Writer (WGA):
Dean Georgaris (written by)
Release Date:
13 January 2006 (USA)
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Plot:
An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne (Franco) and the princess of the feuding Irish (Myles) spells doom for the young lovers. full summary | full synopsis
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A Timeless Love Tale Beautifully Retold!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Franco | ... | Tristan | |
| Sophia Myles | ... | Isolde | |
| Rufus Sewell | ... | Marke | |
| David O'Hara | ... | Donnchadh (as David Patrick O'Hara) | |
| Mark Strong | ... | Wictred | |
| Henry Cavill | ... | Melot | |
| Bronagh Gallagher | ... | Bragnae | |
| Ronan Vibert | ... | Bodkin | |
| Lucy Russell | ... | Edyth | |
| JB Blanc | ... | Leon | |
| Graham Mullins | ... | Morholt | |
| Leo Gregory | ... | Simon | |
| Dexter Fletcher | ... | Orick | |
| Richard Dillane | ... | Aragon | |
| Hans Martin Stier | ... | Kurseval (as Hans Martin-Stier) |
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Also Known As:
Tristan & Isolde (USA) (promotional title)
Tristan a Isolda (Czech Republic)
Tristan and Isolde (USA) (alternative spelling)
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Tristan a Isolda (Czech Republic)
Tristan and Isolde (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences and some sexuality.
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Runtime:
USA:125 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:PG-13 |
Ireland:12A |
UK:12A |
Singapore:PG |
Netherlands:12 |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Australia:M |
Sweden:11 |
Brazil:14 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Iceland:14 |
Philippines:R-13 |
Finland:K-11 |
Germany:12 |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:15 |
Malaysia:U
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Originally Ridley Scott was going to direct the film in the late-'70s, right after his debut film The Duellists (1977). He put the film aside to direct Alien (1979).
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Continuity: At the end when they show the flashback of when Tristan and Isolde are in Ireland and Isolde is reading her poem, Tristan kisses her and she holds up her hands and she is not wearing her shell bracelet. But earlier in the movie during the same scene she is wearing it.
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Quotes:
Isolde:
I'm yours!
King Donnchadh: No, Tristan has won you on behalf of Lorde Marke.
[Tristan looks up at Isolde surprised]
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King Donnchadh: No, Tristan has won you on behalf of Lorde Marke.
[Tristan looks up at Isolde surprised]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Troldspejlet: (#35.13)" (2006)
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Soundtrack:
Dark Moon, High Tide
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One of the great love stories from the medieval courtly romances, "Tristan and Isolde" has received many different treatments from medieval poets such as Gottfried of Strasbourg to the haunting opera by the nineteenth-century German composer Ricard Wagner. In each of the versions of the story, there are new and different plot details in this tragic love story.
In Kevin Reynolds' film adaptation, the most intriguing new twist from the traditional story is the way in which Tristan and Isolde meet. In this version, Tristan is given up for dead following a battle in Cornwall and washes ashore in Ireland in a boat only to be discovered by Isolde. She then uses her magical herbs to cure him. In Gottfried's medieval tale, the two young people drink a love potion from a goblet of wine. In this film, the young people fall instantly in love without any need of an elixir.
In two touching performances, the young lovers are played by James Franco and Sophia Myles. Their on-screen chemistry is electric, and their scenes together are filmed effectively by Reynolds in beautiful location settings. The film also explores themes of medieval chivalry and honor. Rufus Sewell delivers an excellent performance as King Mark caught in the love triangle that recalls the famous story of King Arthur, Lancelot, and Guineviere.
There are also great action sequences in "Tristan and Isolde," including battles, tournaments, and medieval siege warfare. But the most memorable scenes are the intimate moments with Tristan and Isolde. Their fateful meeting and the unfolding of their relationship make this film worthwhile for audiences both familiar with the legend and for those being introduced to this timeless love story for the first time.