The War Lord (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1965, The War Lord is a drama, war and history film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 123 minutes. “He Battled Two Empires For The Love Of One Woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A knight in the service of a duke goes to a coastal village where an earlier attempt to build a defensive castle has failed. He begins to rebuild the duke's authority in the face of the barbarians at the border and is making progress until he falls in love with one of the local women.
Who’s in it. The War Lord stars Charlton Heston as Chrysagon, Rosemary Forsyth as Bronwyn, Richard Boone as Bors and Maurice Evans as Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The War Lord has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War Lord page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War Lord tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War Lord (1965)?
- In US, The War Lord is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War Lord worth watching?
- The War Lord holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The War Lord?
- The War Lord stars Charlton Heston, Rosemary Forsyth, Richard Boone, Maurice Evans and Guy Stockwell.
- When was The War Lord released?
- The War Lord was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.