William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England (1996)

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It was on the bloody battlefield of Hastings in 1066 that William, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed the gallant but battle-weary Harold II of England. From that day on, England would never be the same: uprisings in the north were mercilessly crushed and a new ruling class of Norman barons was gradually established. This programme paints a unique portrait of a man who was at once a great warrior and a ruthless poliotician and statesman. Architect of the Domesday book and builder of countless beautiful churches and castles, William the Conqueror's reign truly shaped the future of the nation.

Director: Jeremy Freeston
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 46 min
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Editing: Chris Gormlie
Original Language: en
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What is William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England about?
It was on the bloody battlefield of Hastings in 1066 that William, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed the gallant but battle-weary Harold II of England. From that day on, England would never be the same: uprisings in the north were mercilessly crushed and a new ruling class of Norman barons was gradually established. This programme paints a unique portrait of a man who was at once a great warrior and a ruthless poliotician and statesman. Architect of the Domesday book and builder of countless beautiful churches and castles, William the Conqueror's reign truly shaped the future of the nation.
Who directed William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England?
William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England was directed by Jeremy Freeston.
Who stars in William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England?
William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England stars Andy Henderson, Jamie Maine.
How long is William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England?
William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England?
William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England is a Documentary, War film.