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Strings

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20046.71h 28m

Overview

The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.

Directed by Anders Rønnow Klarlund
Written by Anders Rønnow Klarlund
Produced by Aage Aaberge, Niels Bald
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0M0

Top Cast

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Hal

Catherine McCormack

Catherine McCormack

Zita

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Kahro

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Nezo

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Ghrak

Claire Skinner

Claire Skinner

Jhinna

David Harewood

David Harewood

Erito

Samantha Bond

Samantha Bond

Eike

Michael Culkin

Michael Culkin

Agra

A

Alexandra Knapp

Daya

Themes & Keywords

puppetry

About Strings

Strings is a adventure, animation, drama, fantasy film released in 2004 exploring themes of puppetry. Directed by Anders Rønnow Klarlund, it stars James McAvoy, Catherine McCormack, Julian Glover. The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.

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