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Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce

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Robert the Bruce

"He fought for freedom to defy an empire"

2019

2h 4m

5.5(140 votes)

Drama

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Overview

In 1306, Scottish King Robert the Bruce turns a defeated outlaw when his country is invaded. But before to free his sacred land, he must manage to regain his will to fight back and survive the persecution of those who want take his head and the English gold.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Angus Macfadyen

Angus Macfadyen

Robert the Bruce

Anna Hutchison

Anna Hutchison

Morag

Zach McGowan

Zach McGowan

Brandubh

Gabriel Bateman

Gabriel Bateman

Scot

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Iver

Brandon Lessard

Brandon Lessard

Carney

Diarmaid Murtagh

Diarmaid Murtagh

James Douglas

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Briana

Patrick Fugit

Patrick Fugit

Will

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Ylfa

Creative team

Directed by: Richard Gray
Written by: Eric Belgau
Angus Macfadyen
Produced by: Kim Barnard
Richard Gray

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