Czech Republic,
2009, 77 min
Directed by:
Petr NikolaevScreenplay:
Vlastimil VondruškaCinematography:
David PloyharCast:
Karel Roden, David Matásek, Jan Dolanský, Klára Issová, Jan Kanyza, David Prachař, Lukáš Vaculík, Markéta Hrubešová, Martin Štěpánek, Karel Dobrý, Miloš Vávra (more)Plots(1)
In the Name of the King is a medieval murder mystery. Ulrich of Chlum is sent by the King of Bohemia to witness a marriage that will unite two rivaling aristocratic families in order to establish a peaceful balance in North Bohemia. On his way there, Ulrich comes upon a murdered merchant who was delivering goods to the wedding feast. Upon arrival, he is greeted warmly by the family of the bride and is prepared to witness the wedding until a series of murders occurs. Ulrich eventually compiles the evidence and makes his case against the accused. (official distributor synopsis)
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