Crusades: Crescent & the Cross (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, Crusades: Crescent & the Cross is a documentary film directed by Stuart Elliott, running about 180 minutes.

What it’s about. The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross presents the epic battle between two superpowers of the Middle Ages: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided the fate of the Holy Land of the Middle East. Only a tiny strip of land, just a few hundred miles long, it contained the ultimate prize: the city of Jerusalem. The documentary is driven by the key personalities of the First, Second and Third Crusades, the popes, kings, sultans, and knights who, in the name of God, ruthlessly fought for land and power. Experience the murder, treachery, and bloodshed of this legendary chapter of history through the eyes of key historical figures such Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, King Louis VII and Nur al-Din. With breathtaking CGI-enhanced visuals, heart-pounding reenactments, and the stunning footage from rarely seen locations, The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross brings the first three Crusades alive for a new generation in conflict.

Who’s in it. Crusades: Crescent & the Cross stars Keith David as Self - Narrator and Nayef Rashed as Self - Ibn Al Athir.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Crusades: Crescent & the Cross has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crusades: Crescent & the Cross page.

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